WayfarrowChristiana North Jetty Light
Lighthouse · New Castle County, Delaware
Christiana North Jetty Light is a lighthouse in New Castle County, Delaware. Delaware has 29 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 14 of them in New Castle County.
It was built in 1884, in the late 19th century, making it the 6th oldest of the 12 in Delaware with a recorded construction date; the light characteristic is recorded as F R (a steady light); it was deactivated in 1909.
Its record gives 1939 as the year this lighthouse was demolished, destroyed or taken out of existence, so it may no longer stand; check its status before you travel. It stands at 39.7191° N, 75.5108° W.
Key facts
| Year built | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Light characteristic | F R |
| Deactivated | 1909 |
| Record end date (demolished or lost) | 1939 |
| Coordinates | 39.71910, -75.51080 |
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Questions
Where is Christiana North Jetty Light?
Christiana North Jetty Light is in New Castle County, Delaware, at 39.7191, -75.5108.
How many lighthouses are in New Castle County?
New Castle County, Delaware has 14 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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