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Point Malcolm - Southern Hemisphere's only inland lighthouse
History of the Lighthouse
Point Malcolm is the only freshwater inland lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere and was named after Neill Malcolm who took up 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) in the area in 1839. This was the beginning of Poltalloch Station which includes about 12 miles (19 km) of Lake Frontage.
The Point Malcolm Lighthouse was built in 1878 on the eastern side of the narrows between Lake Alexandria and Lake Albert, opposite Narrung.
The importance of the Murray River trade and the expected increase in the exporting of riverine-delivered produce via Port Victor (now Victor Harbour) led to the decision to build the lighthouse at Point Malcolm. The lighthouse was built to assist ships that were passing through Lake Alexandria on their way to Lake Albert or the ports on the Murray River.
The lighthouse was built by Richard Trenouth, a well-known builder from Strathalbyn, at a cost of £1,043 for both the tower and keeper's cottage. The light was first exhibited on 1 February 1878.
Mr Geo Edmunds was appointed as Point Malcolm’s first Keeper on 8th January 1878.