Mispillion Light

Mispillion Light is a wooden lighthouse tower in Sussex County that rises beside a two-story keeper's house built in the Gothic style. The square structure stands as a navigational guide that once served ships traveling through Delaware Bay waters.

The lighthouse was built in 1873 and served ships with navigation guidance until it was deactivated in 1929. A lightning strike caused a fire that damaged the original tower, leading to its eventual reconstruction.

The structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, marking its importance in American maritime heritage.

A replica of the structure is on display at Shipcarpenter Square in Lewes, Delaware, where visitors can see parts of the original building. The location is easily accessible for those interested in maritime heritage.

A lightning strike caused a fire that destroyed much of the original tower, eventually leading to the site being sold off. The 2004 reconstruction relied on careful historical research and surviving elements to rebuild the structure.

Location: Sussex County

Inception: 1873

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 38.94740,-75.31510

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06