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New Jersey Lighthouses
Note: Lighthouse locations on map are approximate; additional Delaware Bay lighthouses in DE are not shown.
Addresses and websites for the New Jersey land-based lighthouses, and website site for the NJ Delaware Bay lighthouses, are listed below in alphabetical order. Numbers correspond to lighthouse locations on the map above.
(6) Absecon Lighthouse: 31 South Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City NJ 08401 – (609) 449-1360 – www.abseconlighthouse.org
(4) Barnegat Lighthouse – Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Barnegat Light, NJ 08008 – (609) 494-2016 – www.friendsofbarnegatlightouse.org
(8) Cape May Lighthouse – Cape May Point State Park, Cape May Point, NJ 08201 – (609) 884-5404 – capemaymac.org/experience/cape-may-lighthouse
(9) East Point Lighthouse – Lighthouse Road, Heislerville, NJ 08324 – (856) 785-9927 – eastpointlight.com
(13) Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse – Delaware Bay – delawarebaylightkeeper-friend.org
(10) Finn’s Point Rear Range Light – 199 Lighthouse Road, Pennsville, NJ 08070 – (609) 463-0994 – Supawna Meadows https://www.fws.gov/refuge/supawna-meadows
(7) Hereford Inlet Lighthouse – 111 N. Central Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260 – (609) 600-1561 – www.herefordinletlighthouse.com
(14) Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse – Delaware Bay – delawarebaylightkeeper-friend.org
(2) Navesink Twin Lights – 2 Lighthouse Road, Highlands, NJ 07732 – (732) 872-1814 – www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/historic/twin-lights/twin-lights-index.htm or www.twinlightslighthouse.org
(1) Sandy Hook Lighthouse – 26 Hudson Road, Highlands, NJ 07732 – (732) 872-5970 – www.nps.gov.gate
(3) Sea Girt Lighthouse – Ocean & Beacon Blvd, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 – (732) 974-0514 – seagirtlighthouse.com
(12) Ship John Shoal Lighthouse – Delaware Bay – delawarebaylightkeeper-friend.org
(11) Tinicum Rear Range Light – 70 Second Street, Paulsboro, NJ 08066 – (856) 423-1554 – www.timicumrearrangelighthouse.org
(5) Tucker’s Island Lighthouse – 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087 – (609) 296-8868 – www.tuckertonseaport org
New Jersey Lighthouse Photo Gallery
Absecon Lighthouse
Barnegat Lighthouse
Cape May Lighthouse
East Point Lighthouse
Finns Point Rear Range Light
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Sea Girt Lighthouse
Tinicum Rear Range Light
Tucker’s Island Lighthouse
Navesink Twin Lights
Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse
Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse
Ship John Shoal Lighthouse
New Jersey Lighthouse Organizations
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- Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park – Barnegat Light, NJ. An organization dedicated to education and improvement of the Barnegat Lighthouse and State Park.
- Hereford Inlet Lighthouse – North Wildwood Historical Commission maintains the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 111 Central Avenues, North Wildwood, New Jersey, USA 08260. Phone: (609) 600-1561.
- Inlet Public/Private Association Inc. – Restoring Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City – P.O. Box 1258, Atlantic City, NJ 08404. Jean Muchanic, Executive Director. Phone: (609) 449-1360. Fax: (609) 449-1919. The lighthouse is located at 31 South Rhode Island Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
- Maurice River Historical Society – restoring the East Point Lighthouse, southwest of Heislerville, in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Maurice River Historical Society, PO Box 141, Heislerville, NJ 08324 Phone: (856) 785-9927, Email: eastpointlighthousenj@yahoo.com – website: eastpointlight.com
- Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) – Box 164, Cape May, New Jersey, USA 08204. Restoring the Cape May Lighthouse. Phone: (609) 884-5404.
- New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route – Was established in 1988 “to provide for public appreciation, education, understanding and enjoyment” of the many natural and cultural sites associated with the coast of New Jersey. Five themes define different aspects of cultural life: maritime history, coastal habitats, wildlife migration, historic settlements, and relaxation and inspiration. The Maritime History is open to the public at this time. Lighthouses are a part of the Maritime History theme.
- Sea Girt Lighthouse Citizens Committee – restoring and maintaining the Sea Girt Lighthouse, Beacon Blvd. and Ocean Avenue, Sea Girt, New Jersey.
- State of New Jersey – Travel and Tourism, Free NJ guide books including a NJ lighthouse guide
- Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse Society – P.O. Box 176, Paulsboro, NJ 08066. Phone: (856) 423-2545 or (856) 423-1505, or e-mail at info@tinicumrearrangelighthouse.org
- Tuckerton Seaport – The Tucker’s Island Lighthouse is the signature building in the new Tuckerton Seaport. The lighthouse features exhibits telling the history of the U.S. Lifesaving Service, Barnegat Bay pirates, and the history of the bay. The original lighthouse was built on Tucker’s Island in 1848, reconstructed in 1867 and again, to its current form, in 1879. The lighthouse fell into the sea on October 12, 1927. It has been replicated as part of the Tuckerton Seaport, a project of the Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen’s Museum Inc. The Seaport is an historic working maritime village on 40 acres along Tuckerton Creek and features demonstrations, hands-on workshops and special events. The Seaport is located at 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, NJ 08087. The Seaport may be reached by phone at (609)296-8868, e-mail at tuckcport@aol.com or by mail at P.O. Box 52, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087.
- Twin Lights Historical Society and Twin Lights Historic Site Page