On 14 November 1978, the Rock Island Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (reference #78001855), providing recognition and protection of the site. The Inventory Nomination Form describes the station's history and significance, and based on it selection for the Register was made.
        The nomination form for Rock Island consists of a standard four-page (with one continuation page), 10-item questionnaire, accompanied by a site drawing depicting the vantage points of four photographs, also included in the file, and a topographical map.

(View the report by selecting a page number,
or access the site drawing, photos, and map below.)