About this property
The Cape May Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the U.S. state of New Jersey at the tip of Cape May, in Lower Township's Cape May Point State Park. It was built in 1859 under the supervision of U.S. Army engineer William F. Raynolds, was automated in 1946, and continues operation to this day. Cape May Lighthouse is the third fully documented lighthouse to be built at Cape May Point. The first was built in 1823 and the second in 1847. The exact locations of the first two lighthouses are now underwater due to erosion.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73001090. It was listed on November 12, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cape May Lighthouse listed on the National Register?
Cape May Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Cape May Lighthouse?
Cape May Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cape May Lighthouse?
The period of significance for Cape May Lighthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1823.
Can I research the history near Cape May Lighthouse?
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