National Register of Historic Places

Finn's Point Rear Range Light

Salem, Salem County, New Jersey
Listed
August 29, 1978
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001792

About this property

Finn's Point Rear Range Light is located at the intersection of Fort Mott and Lighthouse roads on Finns Point in Pennsville Township of Salem County, New Jersey. The range light was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1978, for its significance in engineering. It has been incorporated into the Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. The range light was built 1876–1877 by the Kellogg Bridge Co. of Buffalo, New York. The tower is made from wrought iron and is approximately 100 feet (30 m) high. The platform at the top is reached by a cast iron spiral staircase encased in a wrought iron cylinder. The use of wrought iron was atypical for this type of tower. It had resistance to corrosion and cracking. According to the nomination form, this tower is the only extant structure of this type in the state. The light was taken out of service c. 1950 and the lenses removed. National Register of Historic Places listings in Salem County, New Jersey Media related to Finn's Point Rear Range Light at Wikimedia Commons Finns Point Lighthouse- from Lighthousefriends.com

Location

Salem, Salem County, New Jersey
39.61705, -75.53438

Categories

ENGINEERING
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fort Mott and Finns Point National Cemetery District
Early Republic
1.2 mi
Marshalltown Historic District
Listed
4.5 mi
Hedge-Carpenter-Thompson Historic District
Listed
4.6 mi
Market Street Historic District
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4.6 mi
Broadway Historic District
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4.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Quinton's Bridge Mar 18 1778
1778Revolutionary War
7.9 mi

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When was Finn's Point Rear Range Light listed on the National Register?

Finn's Point Rear Range Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Finn's Point Rear Range Light?

Finn's Point Rear Range Light is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Finn's Point Rear Range Light?

The period of significance for Finn's Point Rear Range Light is recorded as the industrial era.

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