Finns Point Rear Range Light At A Glance...
- Todays Sunrise: 6:52 am, Sunset: 4:43 pm
- New Jersey Delaware River Region Salem County
About Finns Point Rear Range Light
c. 1876 wrought iron lighthouse is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Originally constructed in Buffalo, New York and then moved here by train and mule-wagon, this unusual wrought-iron, open-frame, lighthouse was built at a cost of $1,200 in 1876. Standing 115 feet tall, it featured a 24-inch range lens with double wick burner and kerosene vapor lamp emitting 150,000 candlepower. Close by is Fort Mott State Park, a 104-acre waterfront park with buildings and gun emplacements from the Spanish - American War. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Call for hours.
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Activities:
- Walking
Amenities:- Lighthouse
Attractions:- Lighthouse
Rules/Regulations:- Alcohol *NOT Permitted*
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Nearby Places
- Finns Point Rear Range Light (~0 miles)
- Fort Mott State Park (~1 miles)
- Salem County Fairgrounds / Fair Association (~9 miles)
- Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery (~10 miles)
- Marlton Recreation Park (~11 miles)
- Cedarvale Winery (~18 miles)
- Appel Farm Arts and Music Campus (~18 miles)
- Gloucester County 4H Fairgrounds (~19 miles)
- Longwood Gardens (~19 miles)
- Bridgeton City Park (~20 miles)
- Tinicum Rear Range (~22 miles)
- Southwind Vineyard (~24 miles)
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