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Delaware River & Bay Light Stations and Light Towers

Listed below is an inventory of past and present lighthouses, lightships, range lights and light towers that were established in the Delaware River and Bay by the U.S. Lighthouse Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. Private aids are not included.

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Appoquinimink Range Front Light, Delaware - First established in 1912...the light has been discontinued.

 

Appoquinimink Range Rear Light, Delaware - First established in 1912...the light has been discontinued.

Back Channel Light 1, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Ben Davis Point Light, New Jersey – First established in 1961...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Baker Light 2B, Delaware - Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Baker Range Front Light, Delaware – A temporary light was first established in 1902...the lighthouse was completed in 1904...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1924 when a light tower was built to take its place that same year...the historic lighthouse has been removed or destroyed...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Baker Range Rear Light, Delaware – A temporary light was first established in 1902...the light tower was completed in 1906...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Bellevue Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1909...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Bellevue Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1909...the historic light tower was discontinued in 2001...a modern light tower was built and it remains an active aid to navigation.

Beverly Lower Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1915...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Beverly Lower Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1934...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Beverly Upper Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Beverly Upper Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Big Timber Creek Light 1, New Jersey – Unknown when light was first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 

Biles Island Range Front Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1933...the light has been discontinued.

 

Biles Island Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1933...the light has been discontinued.

Billingsport Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1939...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Billingsport Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1939...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 

Block Island Light, New Jersey - First established in 1918...the light has been discontinued.

Bombay Hook Lighthouse, Delaware – First established in 1831...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1912...the lighthouse was demolished in 1974.

Bordentown Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1914...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Bordentown Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1914...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse, New Jersey – First lighthouse was established in 1850...the existing lighthouse was established in 1914.

Brandywine Shoal Lightship, New Jersey – A lightship station was first established in 1823...the station was discontinued in 1850 after completion of the lighthouse.

Bristol Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Bristol Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 

Broadkill Light, Delaware - First established in 1921...the light has been discontinued.

Brown Shoal Light, Delaware – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Bulkhead Bar Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1929...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Bulkhead Bar Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1929...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Bulkhead Shoal Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1957...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Bulkhead Shoal Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1957...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Burlington Island Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1932...the light tower has been discontinued.

Burlington Island Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1932...the light tower has been discontinued.

Burlington Light, New Jersey – First established in 1930...the light has been discontinued.

 
 

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Cape Henlopen Beacon, Delaware – First established in 1825...the second beacon was established in 1864...the light was discontinued in 1884 and subsequently removed.

Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Delaware – First established in 1767...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1924...the lighthouse fell into the ocean in 1926.

Cape May Canal East Entrance Light, New Jersey – First established in 1943...the light tower has been discontinued.

Cape May Canal West Entrance North Jetty Light 11, New Jersey – First established in 1950...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cape May Canal West Entrance South Jetty Light 10, New Jersey – First established in 1943...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cape May Harbor Junction Light C, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cape May Inlet East Jetty Light 4, New Jersey – First established in 1920...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cape May Inlet West Jetty Light 5, New Jersey – First established in 1925...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cape May Harbor Directional Light, New Jersey – First established in 1946...the light tower has been discontinued in favor of the Cape May Inlet Range Lights.

Cape May Inlet Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1964...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cape May Inlet Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1946 as the Cape May Harbor Directional Light...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cape May Lighthouse, New Jersey – First established in 1823...a second lighthouse was established in 1847...the third and current lighthouse was established in 1859 and remains an active aid to navigation.

Cherry Island Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1880...the historic light tower was rebuilt in 1906 and again in 1912...a standard light tower was established at a later date...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cherry Island Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1880...the historic lighthouse was razed in 1971 and its duties taken over by a light tower...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Chesapeake & Delaware Canal South Jetty Light 1CD, Delaware – First established in 1974...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Light 2, Delaware – First established in 1927...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 

Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1941...the light tower has been discontinued.

Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1943...the light tower has been discontinued.

Chester Range Front Light, Pennsylvania –First established in 1915...this light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Chester Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1915...this light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Christina Lighthouse, Delaware – First established in 1835...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1909...the lighthouse was demolished in 1939.

Christina River Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1934...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Christina River Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1929...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Christina River North Dike Light, Delaware – First established in 1931...the light tower has been discontinued.

Christina River South Jetty Light, Delaware – First established in 1926...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cohansey Inner Light, New Jersey – First established in 1924...the light tower has been discontinued.

Cohansey Light, New Jersey – First established in 1931...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cohansey Lighthouse, New Jersey – First lighthouse was established in 1838...a second lighthouse was established in 1883...a fire destroyed the historic lighthouse in 1933.

 

Cohansey River Outfall Light, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cohansey River Outer Light 1, New Jersey – First established in 1924...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

College Point Range Front Light, New Jersey - First established in 1912...the light has been discontinued.

 

College Point Range Rear Light, New Jersey - First established in 1932...the light has been discontinued.

 

Collins Beach Light 2, Delaware – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Cross Ledge Lighthouse, New Jersey – A temporary light was established in 1875...the lighthouse was completed in 1877...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1910...the lighthouse was razed in 1962.

Deadman Shoal Light, New Jersey – First established in 1979...the light tower has been discontinued.

Deepwater Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1876...the historic lighthouse was discontinued in 1952 with the completion of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and its duties taken over by a light tower situated in the water...the historic lighthouse was razed in 1956...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Deepwater Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1876...the historic light tower was discontinued in 1952 with the completion of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and its duties taken over by a light tower...the historic light tower was later dismantled...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Delair Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1935...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Delair Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1935...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Delaware Bay Channel Crossing Light 2, Delaware – First established in 1979...the light tower has been discontinued.

Delaware Bay Channel Light 19, Delaware – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 

Delaware Bay Channel Light 32, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Delaware Bay East Icebreaker Light, Delaware – First established in 1962...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Delaware Bay West Icebreaker Light, Delaware – First established in 1962...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse, Delaware – A temporary light was first established in 1885...the lighthouse was completed later in 1885...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1996.

Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1881...the light was discontinued in 1918...the historic light was dismantled in 1921.

Delaware Breakwater West End Light 1, Delaware – First established in 1895...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Delaware Breakwater West End Lighthouse, Delaware – A temporary light was established in 1838...the lighthouse was completed in 1849...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1903...the historic lighthouse was razed in the late 1950s.

 

Delaware City Branch Canal Light 2, Delaware - First established in 1930...the light has been discontinued.

 

Delaware City Branch Canal Light 3, Delaware - First established in 1930...the light has been discontinued.

 

Delaware City Light 1, Delaware – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Delaware Lightship, Delaware – First established in 1960...the lightship station was discontinued and removed in 1970.

Delaware River Light 42, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 

Dennis Creek Light, New Jersey - First established in 1914...the light has been discontinued.

Devlin Lower Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Devlin Lower Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Devlin Upper Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1961...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Devlin Upper Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1961...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Duck Island Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1914...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Duck Island Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1914...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 
 

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Eagle Point Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1881...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Eagle Point Range Rear Light (formerly Horseshoe West Range Front Light), Pennsylvania – First established in 1881...the historic lighthouse was discontinued in 1920 and replaced by a light tower...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

East Point Lighthouse, New Jersey – First established in 1849...the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1941...the lighthouse was reactivated in 1980 and remains an active aid to navigation.

 

Eddington Range Front Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1915...the light has been discontinued.

 

Eddington Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1934...the light has been discontinued.

 

Edgemoor Depot Light, Delaware - First established in 1932...the light has been discontinued.

Edgewater Lower Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1930...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Edgewater Lower Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Edgewater Upper Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Edgewater Upper Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Egg Island Lighthouse, New Jersey – First lighthouse was established in 1838...a second lighthouse was established in 1856...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1938...a fire destroyed the historic lighthouse in 1950.

Egg Island Point Light, New Jersey – First established in 1939...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Elbow of Cross Ledge Light, New Jersey – A temporary light was first established in 1907...the lighthouse was completed in 1910...the lighthouse was destroyed in 1953 from a collision with a tanker...the existing light tower was established in 1954 and remains an active aid to navigation.

Enterprise Lower Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1964...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Enterprise Lower Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1964...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Enterprise Upper Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1934...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Enterprise Upper Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1934...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Fenwick Island Lighthouse, Delaware – First established in 1859...the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1978.

Fenwick Island Shoal Lightship, Delaware – First established in 1888...the lightship station was discontinued and removed in 1933.

Finns Point Jetty Light, New Jersey – First established in 1909...the light tower has been discontinued.

Finns Point Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1877...the lighthouse was initially discontinued in 1933 but reactivated in 1934...the lighthouse was discontinued permanently in 1938 and replaced by a modern light tower...the historic lighthouse was razed in 1939...the light tower was discontinued in 1950.

Finns Point Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1877...the historic light was decommissioned in 1950.

Fisher Point Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1935...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Fisher Point Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1935...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Five Fathom Bank Lightship, New Jersey – First established in 1837...the lightship station was discontinued and removed in 1972.

Florence Lower Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Florence Lower Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Florence Upper Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Florence Upper Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Fort Delaware Light 5N, Delaware – First established in 1925...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Fort Mifflin Fog Signal, Pennsylvania – First established in 1866...the fog signal has been discontinued.

Fortescue Creek Light 2, New Jersey – First established in 1979...the light tower has been discontinued.

Fortescue Directional Light, New Jersey – First established in 1939...the light tower was discontinued in 2001.

Fort Mifflin Blockhouse Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1849...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1881...the historic structure was removed in 1908.

Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse, Delaware – First established in 1886...the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.

Fourteen Foot Bank Lightship, Delaware – A lightship station was first established in 1876...the station was discontinued in 1886 after the completion of the lighthouse.

Frankford Lower Directional Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Frankford Upper Directional Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 
 

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Grubbs Landing Light, Delaware – First established in 1899...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse, Delaware – A temporary light was established in 1901...first lighthouse was established in 1908...the existing lighthouse was established in 1926.

Harbor of Refuge North End Light, Delaware – First established in 1901...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Hog Shoal Light, New Jersey – First established in 1979...the light tower has been discontinued.

Hope Creek Jetty Light 1, New Jersey – First established in 1930...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Horseshoe Bend Range Front Light, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 

Horseshoe Bend Range Rear Light, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Horseshoe Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1881...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Horseshoe Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1881...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Indian River Inlet North Jetty Light, Delaware – First established in 1952...the light tower has been discontinued.

Indian River Inlet South Jetty Light, Delaware – First established in 1952...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Keystone Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1954...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Keystone Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1954...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Kinkora Lower Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Kinkora Lower Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Kinkora Upper Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1934...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Kinkora Upper Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1934...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 
 

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Landreth Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Landreth Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Lehigh Lower Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Lehigh Lower Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Lehigh Upper Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Lehigh Upper Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Leipsic River Light 2, Delaware – First established in 1973...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Leipsic River Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1909...the light tower has been discontinued.

Leipsic River Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1909...the light tower has been discontinued.

Lewes and Rehoboth Canal Jetty Warning Light, Delaware – First established in 1940...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Little River Light 2, Delaware – First established in 1973...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Little River Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1913...the light tower has been discontinued.

Little River Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1913...the light tower has been discontinued.

Liston Range Front Light, Delaware – A temporary light was established in 1904...the lighthouse was completed in 1906 and served until 1953 when a light tower was established that same year in front of the historic lighthouse...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Liston Range Rear Light, Delaware – A temporary light was established in 1904...the light tower was completed in 1906...the light remains an active aid to navigation.

Mahon River Light, Delaware – First established in 1955...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mahon River Lighthouse, Delaware – First lighthouse was established in 1838...a second lighthouse was established in 1839...a third lighthouse was established in 1861...a fourth lighthouse was established in 1875...a fifth lighthouse was established in 1903...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1955...a fire destroyed the historic lighthouse in 1984.

Mantua Creek Anchorage Light, New Jersey – First established in 1931...the light tower has been discontinued.

Mantua Creek Lower Jetty Light 2, New Jersey – First established in 1929...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mantua Creek Upper Jetty Light 1, New Jersey – First established in 1929...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Marcus Hook Range Front Light, Delaware – A temporary light was established in 1915...a light tower was completed in 1918...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Marcus Hook Range Rear Light, Delaware – A temporary light was established in 1915...the lighthouse was completed in 1920...the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.

Maurice River Channel Light 11, New Jersey – First established in 1979...the light tower has been discontinued.

Maurice River Entrance Light 1, New Jersey – First established in 1979...the light tower has been discontinued.

Maurice River Light 3, New Jersey – First established in 1979...the light tower has been discontinued.

Maurice River Light 5, New Jersey – First established in 1979...the light tower has been discontinued.

Maurice River Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1898...the light tower was discontinued in 1979.

Maurice River Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1898...the lighthouse was abandoned in 1929...the historic lighthouse was destroyed by fire in 1958...the modern light tower was discontinued in 1979.

Measured Mile Lower Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1940 on the National Harbor of Refuge Breakwater wall. The rear light for the range was the Delaware Breakwater West End Light...the light has been discontinued.

 

Measured Mile Upper Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1940 on the National Harbor of Refuge Breakwater wall...the light has been discontinued.

 

Measured Mile Upper Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1940 on land near Roosevelt Inlet...the light has been discontinued.

Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse, New Jersey – A temporary light was first established in 1909...the lighthouse was completed in 1913 and remains an active aid to navigation.

Mifflin Bar Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1880...the historic light tower was torn down in the 1980s and replaced with a modern light tower...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mifflin Bar Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1880...the historic lighthouse was torn down in 1953 and replaced by a light tower that same year...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mispillion Beacon Tower, Delaware – First established in 1929 to take over for the decommissioned Mispillion Lighthouse...the tower was discontinued in 1990s.

Mispillion North Jetty Light 2, Delaware – First established in 1979...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mispillion South Jetty Light 1M, Delaware – First established in 1928...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mispillion Lighthouse, Delaware – First established in 1831...a second lighthouse was established in 1839...a third lighthouse was established in 1873...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1929...the historic lighthouse was damaged by fire in 2002 and dismantled that same year.

Mud Island Lower Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mud Island Lower Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mud Island Upper Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1915...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Mud Island Upper Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1915...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Murderkill Entrance Approach Light 1, Delaware – First established in 1979...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Murderkill Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1895...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Murderkill Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1895...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 
 

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Nantuxent Point Light, New Jersey – First established in 1950...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Neshaminy Marina Jetty Light N, New Jersey – First established in 1979...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

New Castle Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1876...the historic light tower was demolished in 1964 and replaced by a light tower...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

New Castle Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1876...the lighthouse remained active until the 1950s when its duties were taken over by a light tower...the historic lighthouse was destroyed by a control burn in 1982...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Newbold Directional Light, New Jersey – First established in 1950...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Newbold Range Front Light, New Jersey - First established in 1887...the light has been discontinued.

 

Newbold Range Rear Light, New Jersey - First established in 1934...the light has been discontinued.

Old Reedy Island Light, Delaware – First established in 1839...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1877 but later reactivated again in 1879...the historic lighthouse was discontinued for good in 1950 and later was destroyed by fire...a light tower assumed the duties of the old lighthouse in 1950...the light tower remains an active aid navigation.

Overfalls Lightship, Delaware – First established in 1898...the lightship station was discontinued and removed in 1960.

Palmyra Range Front Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1930...the light has been discontinued.

 

Palmyra Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1935...the light has been discontinued.

Pea Patch Island Dike Light A, Delaware – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Pea Patch Island Dike Light B, Delaware – First established in 1951...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Pea Patch Island Dike Light C, Delaware – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Pea Patch Island Dike Light D, Delaware – First established in 1951...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Pea Patch Island Dike Light E, Delaware – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Port Mahon Directional Light, Delaware – First established in 1974...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Port Penn Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1877...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1904...the historic lighthouse was believed to have been destroyed by fire in the 1930s.

Port Penn Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1877...the light was discontinued in 1904...the tower was dismantled and later re-erected as the Liston Range Rear Light.

Raccoon Creek Jetty Light 2, New Jersey – First established in 1929...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Rancocas River Range Front Light, New Jersey - First established in 1917...the light has been discontinued.

 

Rancocas River Range Rear Light, New Jersey - First established in 1917...the light has been discontinued.

Reedy Island Dike Middle Light, Delaware – First established in 1934...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Reedy Island Dike South Light, Delaware – First established in 1930...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Reedy Island Gap Light 2, Delaware – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Reedy Island Range Front Light, Delaware – A temporary light was first established in 1904...the lighthouse was completed in 1906...the lighthouse was discontinued in 1951 and replaced by a light tower in the same year...the historic lighthouse was destroyed by fire in the early 1950s...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Reedy Island Range Rear Light (Port Penn), Delaware – First established in 1896...the light tower was discontinued in 1904 and later relocated to Baker Range Rear Light Station.

Reedy Island Range Rear Light (Taylor’s Bridge), Delaware – A temporary light was first established in 1904...the light tower was completed in 1910 and remains an active aid to navigation.

Rehoboth Bay Channel Light 9, Delaware – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Rehoboth Bay Channel Light 13, Delaware – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Rehoboth Bay Light 2, Delaware – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Riverton Light, New Jersey – First established in 1887...the light tower has been discontinued.

Roebling Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1933...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Roebling Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1933...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Roosevelt Inlet Jetty Light 1R, Delaware – First established in 1937...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Roosevelt Inlet Jetty Light 2, Delaware – First established in 1937...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Roosevelt Inlet Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1937...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Roosevelt Inlet Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1937...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

 
 

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Salem River Directional Light, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 3, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 4, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 5, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 6, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 7, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 8, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 9, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 10, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 11, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 12, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Light 14, New Jersey – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1896...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Salem River Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1914...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Schooner Ledge Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1880...a second light was established in 1909...the light was discontinued in 1915.

Schooner Ledge Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1880...the historic light was discontinued in 1915 and subsequently dismantled.

Schuylkill River Fog Signal, Pennsylvania – First established in 1933...the fog signal station remains an active aid to navigation.

Schuylkill River Jetty Light 2, Pennsylvania – First established in 1930...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Schuylkill River Light 3, Pennsylvania – Unknown when first established...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Schuylkill River Ore Pier Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1933...the light tower has been discontinued.

Schuylkill River Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1875...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Schuylkill River Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1875...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Ship John Shoal Lighthouse, New Jersey – A temporary light was first established in 1874...a relief lightship maintained the light in 1877 and was removed that same year when the existing lighthouse was completed...the 1877 lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.

Smyrna River South Jetty Light, Delaware – First established in 1939...the light tower has been discontinued.

Smyrna River Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1907...the light tower has been discontinued.

Smyrna River Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1907...the light tower has been discontinued.

St. Jones River Range Front Light, Delaware – First established in 1895...the light tower was discontinued.

St. Jones River Range Rear Light, Delaware – First established in 1895...the light tower was discontinued.

Tacony Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1959...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Tacony Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1959...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Tinicum Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1880...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Tinicum Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1880...the historic light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Torresdale Lower Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Torresdale Lower Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1963...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Torresdale Upper Range Front Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1887...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Torresdale Upper Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania – First established in 1932...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Trenton Range Front Light, New Jersey - First established in 1914...the light has been discontinued.

Trenton Range Rear Light, New Jersey - First established in 1914...the light has been discontinued.

Upper Middle Lightship, New Jersey – First established in 1823...the lightship station was discontinued in 1875 when a temporary light could be exhibited from the nearby Cross Ledge Lighthouse.

Whitehall Range Front Light, New Jersey – First established in 1933...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Whitehall Range Rear Light, New Jersey – First established in 1933...the light tower remains an active aid to navigation.

Yankee Point Lower Range Front Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1933...the light has been discontinued.

Yankee Point Lower Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1933...the light has been discontinued.

Yankee Point Upper Range Front Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1933...the light has been discontinued.

Yankee Point Upper Range Rear Light, Pennsylvania - First established in 1933...the light has been discontinued.

 
 

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