Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
New Jersey
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New Jersey, first lit in 1874. The tower stands 56 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape May Lighthouse, 10 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1874
Tower height
56 ft
Light 56 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in North Wildwood, New Jersey, situated on the southern shore of Hereford Inlet at the north end of Five Mile Beach. Its construction was completed and it became operational in 1874.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse sits at 39.0067, -74.7922 in New Jersey. The closest other lighthouses are Cape May Lighthouse (10 mi), Ludlam's Beach Lighthouse (12 mi) and Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse (17 mi). New Jersey has 23 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Architect
- Paul J. Pelz
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Lighthouses near Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
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Cape May Lighthouse
10 mi away
Ludlam's Beach Lighthouse
12 mi away
Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse
17 mi away
East Point Lighthouse
18 mi away
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
21 mi away
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse
21 mi away
Also close to Hereford Inlet Lighthouse: Cape Henlopen Beacon 22 mi · Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse 22 mi · Cape Henlopen Lighthouse 22 mi · Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse 24 mi · Delaware Breakwater Range Front Lighthouse 25 mi · Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse 25 mi · Cross Ledge Lighthouse 27 mi · Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse 28 mi
Questions about Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Where is Hereford Inlet Lighthouse?
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is in New Jersey, at 39.0067, -74.7922. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape May Lighthouse, 10 mi away.
Can you visit Hereford Inlet Lighthouse?
Yes. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Hereford Inlet Lighthouse built?
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse was first lit in 1874.
How tall is Hereford Inlet Lighthouse?
The tower is 56 feet (17 m) tall, and its light sits 56 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Hereford Inlet Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape May Lighthouse (10 mi), Ludlam's Beach Lighthouse (12 mi) and Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse (17 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.