Absecon Light, Historic lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places in Atlantic City, United States.
This 52-meter tall brick and iron lighthouse stands prominently at the northern end of Atlantic City, featuring distinctive yellow and black banding that makes it easily recognizable along the New Jersey coastline.
Built in 1856 under the architectural guidance of George Meade, this lighthouse served as an active navigational aid for over 75 years before being deactivated in 1933, though its light continues to shine nightly for historical purposes.
The lighthouse functions as a museum and educational center where visitors can explore maritime history exhibits, learn about lighthouse keeper life, and discover artifacts related to coastal navigation and shipwrecks in the region.
Visitors can climb the 228 steps to reach the watch room and external gallery, with guided tours available through the visitor center located on Vermont and Pacific Avenues in Atlantic City.
The lighthouse houses a first-order Fresnel lens weighing approximately 12,800 pounds made of lead glass, which originally provided a navigational range of 19.5 nautical miles for ships entering Absecon Inlet.
Location: Atlantic City
Inception: 1856
Architects: George Meade
Height: 52 m
Website: https://abseconlighthouse.org
GPS coordinates: 39.36611,-74.41417
Latest update: July 25, 2025 19:46
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