Managing Organization: Tuckerton Seaport
Telephone:
609-296-8868
Website: http://www.tuckertonseaport.org Email: Tuckcport@aol.com
Contact Address Information: 120 West Main Street P.O. Box 52 Tuckerton New Jersey,
08087 ,
Notes: The original 1868 Tucker Island Light (see separate entry) was located in Little Egg Inlet and was swept out to sea in 1927. Tuckerton Seaport, a museum complex in Tuckerton, has created a replica of the lighthouse. The building serves as an intepretive center. Tower Height: 45 Description of Tower: Square tower on roof of keeper's dwelling.
This light is not operational
Other Buildings? Integral two-story dwelling. Date Present Tower Built: 1999 Current Use: Interpretive center at museum. Open To Public? Yes. Museum? Tuckerton Seaport is an authentic working seaport village that currently contains 16 re-created historical structures representing the various trades and crafts unique to the Barnegat Bay region. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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