Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Delaware
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Delaware, first lit in 1885. Its official name is Delaware Breakwater East End Light. It was deactivated in 1996. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Henlopen Beacon, 1.1 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1885
Deactivated 1996
Official name
Delaware Breakwater East End Light
Nearest lighthouse
Cape Henlopen Beacon
1.1 mi away
About Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
The Delaware Breakwater East End Light is a lighthouse located on the inner Delaware Breakwater in the Delaware Bay, just off the coast of Cape Henlopen and the town of Lewes, Delaware.
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse sits at 38.7971, -75.0999 in Delaware. The closest other lighthouses are Cape Henlopen Beacon (1.1 mi), Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse (1.3 mi) and Cape Henlopen Lighthouse (1.6 mi). Delaware has 23 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
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Cape Henlopen Beacon
1.1 mi away
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
1.3 mi away
Cape Henlopen Lighthouse
1.6 mi away
Delaware Breakwater Range Front Lighthouse
3.2 mi away
Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse
3.8 mi away
Cape May Lighthouse
12 mi away
Also close to Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse: Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse 13 mi · Mispillion Lighthouse 16 mi · Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse 18 mi · Hereford Inlet Lighthouse 22 mi · Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse 24 mi · Fenwick Island Lighthouse 24 mi · East Point Lighthouse 28 mi · Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse 28 mi
Questions about Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Where is Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse?
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse is in Delaware, at 38.7971, -75.0999. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Henlopen Beacon, 1.1 mi away.
Can you visit Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse?
Yes. Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse built?
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse was first lit in 1885. It was deactivated in 1996.
What lighthouses are near Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape Henlopen Beacon (1.1 mi), Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse (1.3 mi) and Cape Henlopen Lighthouse (1.6 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Delaware Breakwater East End Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.