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Marshall Point Light Station was established in 1832 to assist boats entering and leaving Port Clyde Harbor. Four acres of land previously owned by Samuel Marshall were purchased for $120. The land was named for an early settler who had a homestead, John Marshall. The original lighthouse was a 20 ft tower lit by seven lard oil lamps with 14-inch reflectors.

In 1895, the original keeper's house was destroyed by lightning. A Colonial Revival style house was built to replace it. An oil house and a bell tower with a 1000 lb bell were added in 1898. All the following keepers lived in the new house, including Charles Clement who was the keeper from 1874 to 1919.

The bell was replaced with a fog horn in 1969.