Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse
New Jersey
Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New Jersey, first lit in 1880. Its official name is Tinicum Island Rear Range Light. The tower stands 85 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Turtle Rock Lighthouse, 8.9 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1880
Tower height
85 ft
Light 112 ft above water
Official name
Tinicum Island Rear Range Light
About Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse
The Tinicum Island Rear Range Light is a lighthouse located in the Billingsport section of Paulsboro in Gloucester County, New Jersey, the rear of a pair of range lights marking a section of the channel in the Delaware River south of Philadelphia.
Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse sits at 39.8475, -75.2397 in New Jersey. The closest other lighthouses are Turtle Rock Lighthouse (8.9 mi), Marcus Hook Range Front Lighthouse (13 mi) and Cherry Island Range Rear Lighthouse (15 mi). New Jersey has 23 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse
Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 85 feet up. 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 Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse
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Turtle Rock Lighthouse
8.9 mi away
Marcus Hook Range Front Lighthouse
13 mi away
Cherry Island Range Rear Lighthouse
15 mi away
Marcus Hook Range Rear Lighthouse
15 mi away
Christiana North Jetty Lighthouse
17 mi away
Bellevue Range Rear Lighthouse
17 mi away
Also close to Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse: Christiana Lighthouse 17 mi · Finns Point Range Lighthouse 22 mi · Finn's Point Rear Range Lighthouse 22 mi · New Castle Range Rear Lighthouse 24 mi · New Castle Range Front Lighthouse 24 mi · Baker Shoal Range Rear Lighthouse 27 mi · Baker Shoal Range Front Lighthouse 29 mi · Liston Range Rear Lighthouse 31 mi
Questions about Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse
Where is Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse?
Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse is in New Jersey, at 39.8475, -75.2397. The nearest other lighthouse is Turtle Rock Lighthouse, 8.9 mi away.
Can you visit Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse?
Yes. Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 85 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse built?
Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse was first lit in 1880.
How tall is Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse?
The tower is 85 feet (26 m) tall, and its light sits 112 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Tinicum Island Rear Range Lighthouse?
The closest are Turtle Rock Lighthouse (8.9 mi), Marcus Hook Range Front Lighthouse (13 mi) and Cherry Island Range Rear Lighthouse (15 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Tinicum Island Rear Range Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.