Christiana Lighthouse
Delaware
Christiana Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Delaware, first lit in 1835. Its official name is Christiana Light. It was deactivated in 1909. The nearest other lighthouse is Bellevue Range Rear Lighthouse, 0.2 mi away.
Christiana Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1835
Deactivated 1909
Official name
Christiana Light
Nearest lighthouse
Bellevue Range Rear Lighthouse
0.2 mi away
Lighthouses in Delaware
23
on the map
About Christiana Lighthouse
The Christiana Light was a historic lighthouse located on the Christina River in Delaware. It was deactivated when new range lights came into service and was demolished in 1939.
Christiana Lighthouse sits at 39.7217, -75.5208 in Delaware. The closest other lighthouses are Bellevue Range Rear Lighthouse (0.2 mi), Christiana North Jetty Lighthouse (0.6 mi) and Marcus Hook Range Rear Lighthouse (3.0 mi). Delaware has 23 lighthouses in all.
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Lighthouses near Christiana Lighthouse
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Bellevue Range Rear Lighthouse
0.2 mi away
Christiana North Jetty Lighthouse
0.6 mi away
Marcus Hook Range Rear Lighthouse
3.0 mi away
Cherry Island Range Rear Lighthouse
3.2 mi away
Marcus Hook Range Front Lighthouse
4.5 mi away
New Castle Range Rear Lighthouse
6.6 mi away
Also close to Christiana Lighthouse: New Castle Range Front Lighthouse 6.8 mi · Finns Point Range Lighthouse 7.3 mi · Finn's Point Rear Range Lighthouse 7.3 mi · Baker Shoal Range Rear Lighthouse 13 mi · Baker Shoal Range Front Lighthouse 15 mi · Liston Range Rear Lighthouse 15 mi · Liston Range Front Lighthouse 17 mi · Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse 17 mi
Questions about Christiana Lighthouse
Where is Christiana Lighthouse?
Christiana Lighthouse is in Delaware, at 39.7217, -75.5208. The nearest other lighthouse is Bellevue Range Rear Lighthouse, 0.2 mi away.
When was Christiana Lighthouse built?
Christiana Lighthouse was first lit in 1835. It was deactivated in 1909.
What lighthouses are near Christiana Lighthouse?
The closest are Bellevue Range Rear Lighthouse (0.2 mi), Christiana North Jetty Lighthouse (0.6 mi) and Marcus Hook Range Rear Lighthouse (3.0 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Christiana Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.