Fenwick Island Light
Fenwick Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Delaware, United States, on the Delaware/Maryland state line. The structure dates back to 1858 making it the oldest lighthouse in the state of Delaware.
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| Location | Fenwick Island, Delaware |
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| Coordinates | 38°27′05″N 75°03′18″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1858 |
| Foundation | Natural |
| Construction | Brick |
| Automated | 1940 |
| Height | 87 feet (27 m) |
| Shape | Conical |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1859 |
| Deactivated | 1978-1982 |
| Focal height | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Lens | Third order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | White flash every 13s |
Fenwick Island Lighthouse Station | |
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| Area | 218 acres (88 ha) |
| Built | 1858 |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000642 |
| Added to NRHP | August 13, 1979 |
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