Lighthouse · East Point, New Jersey
East Point Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1849 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a white light, on and off for equal times, every 6 seconds, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Known as the Maurice River Lighthouse until 1913, it stands on the shore at East Point near Heislerville, where the Maurice River meets Delaware Bay. It is the second-oldest lighthouse in New Jersey.
Open in the viewer from East Point, Maurice River →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1849 |
| Light | Iso W 6s |
| Position | 39.1959°N, 75.0273°W |
| From East Point, Maurice River | 74 m (244 ft), bearing 140° SE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. II 1695; National Register 95001047 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from East Point, Maurice River, 74 m (244 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.