Wolcott Keeper's House


Photo Credit: C. Hanchey

9999 E. Bayshore Rd., Marblehead. From Route 2, take Route 269 Marblehead Exit. Take Route 269 to Route 135 (East Bayshore Road).

History:
Benajah Wilcott began keeping watch over the Marblehead Lighthouse in 1822. Along with appropriations for constructing the lighthouse, the federal government offered provisions to build a house for the keeper and his family. Wolcott served as keeper until his death in 1832. His wife, Rachel, became the first female lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes.

Contact:
Keeper's House, (419) 798-9339 or http://ottawacountyhistory.org

Vistor Info:
The home is open Monday through Friday, June through August, 1 to 5 p.m. It is also open the second Saturday of the month, May through October, and other times by appointment or for special events.