State Park · New Jersey, United States
Absecon Lighthouse
Absecon Lighthouse is a state park in New Jersey, United States, established in 1856.
State Park · New Jersey, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic City 39°21′58″N 74°24′50″W / 39.366°N 74.414°W / 39.366; -74.414, New Jersey, United States |
| Established | 1856 |
| Coordinates | 39.3661° N, 74.4142° W |
| Managed by | New Jersey state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Absecon Lighthouse
The Absecon Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in the north end of Atlantic City, New Jersey, overlooking Absecon Inlet. At 171 feet (52 m) it is the tallest lighthouse in the state of New Jersey and the third-tallest masonry lighthouse in the United States. Construction on Absecon Lighthouse began in 1854, with the light first lit on January 15, 1857. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1933 and, although the light still shines every night, it is no longer an active navigational aid. The lighthouse is open to public visitation and, for a small donation, one may climb to the watch room and external gallery.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 56.2 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 92.3 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 94.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Jersey
Frequently asked questions
Where is Absecon Lighthouse?
Absecon Lighthouse is in New Jersey, United States (39.3661° N, 74.4142° W).
When was Absecon Lighthouse established?
Absecon Lighthouse was established in 1856, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Jersey_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Jersey state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absecon_Lighthouse — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).