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Absecon Lighthouse

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Established and built in 1857, the Absecon Lighthouse is the tallest in New Jersey and the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the U.S. Decommissioned in 1933, the light is kept lit as a visitor attraction. The keepers house and light are also a museum.
Address
31 S. Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Phone
609-449-1360
E-mail
Visitors welcome
Yes
Hours of operation
September to June, Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July and August, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission price
$7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children 4-12, under four FREE
Operated by
Absecon Lighthouse
National Register of Historic Places
Yes
National Historic Landmark
No
Year established/built
1857
Image
Photo Credit
Exterior tower/keepers house: Donna Connor; spiral staircase: Gary Martin; thumbnail and group with flag pole, State of New Jersey
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