Barnegat Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Barnegat Light, New Jersey, United States.
The Barnegat Lighthouse stands 52 meters tall at the northern end of Long Beach Island, guiding ships along the New Jersey coast.
Constructed in 1859 under the supervision of George Meade, this lighthouse replaced an earlier 12-meter structure built in 1834 at a cost of 6,000 dollars.
The lighthouse earned the nickname Old Barney and remains a symbol of New Jersey's maritime heritage, representing the state's connection to seafaring traditions.
Visitors can climb 217 steps to reach the observation deck, which provides views of Island Beach, Long Beach Island, and Barnegat Bay.
The lighthouse returned to active service in 2009 after 65 years of darkness, marking its 150th anniversary with a new VRB-25 beacon system.
Location: Barnegat Light
Inception: 1835
Architects: George Meade
Height: 52 m
GPS coordinates: 39.76433,-74.10622
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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