Thames River Lighthouse. Lower Thames Valley Water Conservation Authority. Construction of this Lighthouse by the Oartier family in 1818 and its predecessor. A frame structure destroyed by fire in the latter years of the War of 18 12. Established an enduring landmark at the river mouth and a dynasty by the Oartler family as lighthouse keepers that lasted 150 years, ending only with the death of William “Dick” Oartier in 1950. The Lighthouse became the property of the Federal Government in 1837 and had continued in use until 1966 when it was replaced by an automatic light. The structure was obtained by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority through a grant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on November 6, 1972, and has since been restored.
Construction of this Lighthouse by the Oartier family in 1818 and its predecessor. A frame structure destroyed by fire in the latter years of the War of 1812. Established an enduring landmark at the river mouth and a dynasty by the Oartler family as lighthouse keepers that lasted 150 years, ending only with the death of William “Dick” Oartier in 1950. The Lighthouse became the property of the Federal Government in 1837 and had continued in use until 1966 when it was replaced by an automatic light. The structure was obtained by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority through a grant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on November 6, 1972, and has since been restored.
Erected 1974 by Lower Thames Valley Water Conservation Authority.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 42° 19.052′ N, 82° 27.198′ W. Marker is in Lighthouse Cove, Ontario, in Essex County. Marker can be reached from Lower Thames Lane just north of Harbour Drive when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19028 Harbour Dr, Lighthouse Cove ON N0P 2L0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
