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Name: Christiana Beacon Light  

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Also known as: Christiana North Jetty Light

Nearest Town or City:
Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Location: End of jetty at the mouth of the Christiana River, Delaware River.


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Photo: U.S. Coast Guard

Characteristic and Range: 1884: Fixed white. 1901: Fixed red.

Description of Tower: 1884: Lantern on post. 1901: Wood frame bell tower with lantern on roof.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1884

Date Deactivated: ?

Fog Signal: 1901: 2,100 pound fog bell and striking machinery.

Current Use: Destroyed.


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