Mispillion Light, Historic lighthouse in Sussex County, United States
The square wooden tower, built in 1873, rises from one corner of a two-story Gothic style keeper's house near Delaware Bay.
The lighthouse utilized a sixth-order Fresnel lens that produced a characteristic flash light every three seconds until its deactivation in 1929.
The structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, marking its importance in American maritime heritage.
A replica of Mispillion Light stands at Shipcarpenter Square in Lewes, Delaware, incorporating parts from the original structure based on historical plans.
Lightning struck the original lighthouse, causing a fire that destroyed much of the tower, leading to its sale and subsequent reconstruction in 2004.
Location: Sussex County
Inception: 1873
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 38.94740,-75.31510
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:46
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