Christiana North Jetty

Type:
Year Established:
1884
Existing:
No
Source:
LL-1908
126S_Christiana_N_Jetty_DL_1922_CG3.jpg
Download:
File Type:
jpg (image/jpeg)
Photo Date:
1922
Photo Credit:
US Lighthouse Service
Photo Courtesy of:
US Lighthouse Society
Collection / Donor:

LOCATION

Latitude:
39 43.04'
Longitude:
75 30.56'
U.S. State:
Delaware
Country:
United States

OWNER & ACCESS

Open to Public:
No
Comments:

Historical Information:

  • Very little information exists on this light.
  • 1884: The light consisted of a fixed white lantern on a post.
  • 1901: It was a fixed red lantern on a bell tower. There was also a 2,100 pound fog bell and striking machinery at this location.
  • At some point the light station was destroyed.
Entered by:
tomtag
Entered Date:
Nov 08, 2018