Fire Control Tower No. 23, World War II coastal defense tower in Cape May County, United States.
Fire Control Tower No. 23 stands as a concrete structure reaching into the sky along the New Jersey coastline near Sunset Beach.
The tower, constructed in 1942, formed part of Fort Miles defense network, directing artillery fire against German vessels in Delaware Bay.
The structure represents American coastal defense strategies, demonstrating military engineering and surveillance techniques from World War II.
Visitors can climb the internal spiral staircase to access multiple observation levels connected by modern safety features and lighting systems.
This structure remains the last intact World War II fire control tower in New Jersey, while others were demolished or incorporated into buildings.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 38.94330,-74.96750
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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