Captain Joseph Dickenson Owned (Born1840) &His Wife Anna Maria. Moved Into Port Jeff 1860S.Added Watch Tower So Anna Could Look Out For Joseph's Ship Returning To Pj Harbor From Trips To Europe And South America. Joseph Died In 1887. Anna Continued To Live In The House, Raised Her Children Here. The House Stayed In The Dickenson Fam Until Current Owner Purchased In 1998.