Name and Location

The Liston Range Rear Light Station is located at 401 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, USA, in Delaware, United States.

Construction and History

The Liston Range Rear Light Station was constructed in 1893 as part of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse Complex. The complex was designed to provide a reliable and efficient navigation system for mariners traversing the Delaware Bay.

Architecture and Materials

The light station features a distinctive skeletal tower with a lantern room at its apex, showcasing a late 19th-century lighthouse design. It is built using concrete and steel, with a reinforced concrete pier foundation and a tower composed of steel lattice work supporting a glass and metal lantern room. The structure stands at an impressive 40 feet (12.2 meters) tall, with a focal height of approximately 45 feet (13.7 meters) above sea level.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with a Fresnel lens producing a Fl(3)W.15s light characteristic, consisting of a flashing white light every 10 seconds, accompanied by three red lights.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Liston Range Rear Light Station through guided tours, which provide insight into its rich history and operation.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information available for this lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore information available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The light station's original operation was manual, with a keeper responsible for maintaining the light and fog signals. In the early 20th century, the light station became automated, freeing up the keeper to focus on other duties.

References: United States Lighthouses and Lightships: A Photographic Guide to the American Lighthouse System (2015), Delaware's Coastal Heritage: A Guide to the State's Beaches, Estuaries, and Islands (2020). Additional information is available upon request.