Mahon River Lighthouse
Delaware
Mahon River Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Delaware, first lit in 1903. Its official name is Mahon River Light. It was deactivated in 1955. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse, 7.1 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Mahon River Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1903
Deactivated 1955
Official name
Mahon River Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Mahon River Lighthouse
Mahon River Lighthouse is a U.S. lighthouse in Port Mahon, Delaware, on the west side of the mouth of the Delaware River.
Mahon River Lighthouse sits at 39.1847, -75.4011 in Delaware. The closest other lighthouses are Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse (7.1 mi), Ship John Shoal Lighthouse (8.5 mi) and Cross Ledge Lighthouse (9.2 mi). Delaware has 23 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Mahon River Lighthouse
Mahon River Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
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Lighthouses near Mahon River Lighthouse
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Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse
7.1 mi away
Ship John Shoal Lighthouse
8.5 mi away
Cross Ledge Lighthouse
9.2 mi away
Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse
11 mi away
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse
15 mi away
Mispillion Lighthouse
17 mi away
Also close to Mahon River Lighthouse: Reedy Island Range Rear Lighthouse 18 mi · East Point Lighthouse 20 mi · Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse 21 mi · Liston Range Front Lighthouse 23 mi · Baker Shoal Range Front Lighthouse 24 mi · Baker Shoal Range Rear Lighthouse 26 mi · Liston Range Rear Lighthouse 27 mi · Cape May Lighthouse 29 mi
Questions about Mahon River Lighthouse
Where is Mahon River Lighthouse?
Mahon River Lighthouse is in Delaware, at 39.1847, -75.4011. The nearest other lighthouse is Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse, 7.1 mi away.
Can you visit Mahon River Lighthouse?
No. Mahon River Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
Can you climb Mahon River Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Mahon River Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Mahon River Lighthouse built?
Mahon River Lighthouse was first lit in 1903. It was deactivated in 1955.
What lighthouses are near Mahon River Lighthouse?
The closest are Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse (7.1 mi), Ship John Shoal Lighthouse (8.5 mi) and Cross Ledge Lighthouse (9.2 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Mahon River Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.