Cape May Lighthouse
New Jersey
Cape May Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New Jersey, first lit in 1823. The tower stands 157 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse, 9.0 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Cape May Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1823
Tower height
157 ft
Light 164 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Cape May Lighthouse
The Cape May Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the U.S. state of New Jersey at the tip of Cape May, in Lower Township's Cape May Point State Park. It was built in 1859 under the supervision of U.S. Army engineer William F. Raynolds, was automated in 1946, and continues operation to this day.
Cape May Lighthouse sits at 38.9330, -74.9604 in New Jersey. The closest other lighthouses are Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse (9.0 mi), Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (10 mi) and Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse (11 mi). New Jersey has 23 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Cape May Lighthouse
Cape May Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 157 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Architect
- George Meade
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Lighthouses near Cape May Lighthouse
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Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse
9.0 mi away
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
10 mi away
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
11 mi away
Cape Henlopen Beacon
12 mi away
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
12 mi away
Cape Henlopen Lighthouse
13 mi away
Also close to Cape May Lighthouse: Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse 14 mi · Delaware Breakwater Range Front Lighthouse 15 mi · Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse 15 mi · East Point Lighthouse 19 mi · Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse 19 mi · Mispillion Lighthouse 19 mi · Ludlam's Beach Lighthouse 21 mi · Cross Ledge Lighthouse 24 mi
Questions about Cape May Lighthouse
Where is Cape May Lighthouse?
Cape May Lighthouse is in New Jersey, at 38.9330, -74.9604. The nearest other lighthouse is Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse, 9.0 mi away.
Can you visit Cape May Lighthouse?
Yes. Cape May Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Cape May Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 157 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Cape May Lighthouse built?
Cape May Lighthouse was first lit in 1823.
How tall is Cape May Lighthouse?
The tower is 157 feet (48 m) tall, and its light sits 164 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Cape May Lighthouse?
The closest are Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse (9.0 mi), Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (10 mi) and Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse (11 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Cape May Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.