Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Delaware
Fenwick Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Delaware, first lit in 1858. Its official name is Fenwick Island Light. The tower stands 85 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1978. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, 23 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Fenwick Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1858
Deactivated 1978
Tower height
85 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Official name
Fenwick Island Light
About Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Fenwick Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Delaware, United States, on the Delaware/Maryland state line. The structure dates back to 1858 making it the oldest lighthouse in the state of Delaware.
Fenwick Island Lighthouse sits at 38.4514, -75.0548 in Delaware. The closest other lighthouses are Cape Henlopen Lighthouse (23 mi), Cape Henlopen Beacon (23 mi) and Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse (24 mi). Delaware has 23 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Fenwick Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. The tower itself is closed to climbing. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Fenwick Island Lighthouse
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Cape Henlopen Lighthouse
23 mi away
Cape Henlopen Beacon
23 mi away
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
24 mi away
Delaware Breakwater Range Front Lighthouse
24 mi away
Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse
24 mi away
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
25 mi away
Also close to Fenwick Island Lighthouse: Cape May Lighthouse 34 mi · Mispillion Lighthouse 37 mi · Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse 37 mi · Killock Shoal Lighthouse 40 mi · Assateague Lighthouse 41 mi · Hereford Inlet Lighthouse 41 mi · Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse 42 mi · Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse 47 mi
Questions about Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Where is Fenwick Island Lighthouse?
Fenwick Island Lighthouse is in Delaware, at 38.4514, -75.0548. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, 23 mi away.
Can you visit Fenwick Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Fenwick Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Fenwick Island Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Fenwick Island Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Fenwick Island Lighthouse built?
Fenwick Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1858. It was deactivated in 1978.
How tall is Fenwick Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 85 feet (26 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Fenwick Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape Henlopen Lighthouse (23 mi), Cape Henlopen Beacon (23 mi) and Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse (24 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Fenwick Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.