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Name: Horseshoe Range, East Group, Rear Range Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Gloucester City, New Jersey, United States

Location: Howell's Cove, Horseshoe Bend, Delaware River.


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Photo: U.S. Coast Guard

Notes:
The original keeper's dwelling for this lighthouse was moved and for some years was a private home adjacent to Cundey's Motel in Verga off Route 130. It's been reported in early 2005 that the house has been destroyed.

Tower Height: 41

Description of Tower: White, square pyramidal wooden tower.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1881

Date Deactivated: ?

Optics: 1881: Fifth order Fresnel lens (Lepaute)

Current Use: Destroyed.


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