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Chapel Hill Rear Range Light

7 Roebling Ct, Leonardo, NJ 07737, USA

Name and Location

The Chapel Hill Rear Range Light is located in Leonardo, New Jersey, United States. The address is 7 Roebling Ct, Leonardo, NJ 07737, USA.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed as part of the original Chapel Hill Lighthouse complex, serving as a rear range light to guide mariners into the Sandy Hook Harbor. The structure's design is characteristic of early 19th-century American lighthouses, featuring a simple, rectangular tower with a lantern room at the top.

Architecture and Materials

The structure's design is typical of early 19th-century American lighthouses, featuring a simple, rectangular tower with a lantern room at the top. No specific information about materials used in construction is available.

Light and Navigation

The Chapel Hill Rear Range Light was originally intended to assist vessels navigating the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean, serving as a visual aid to guide them into the harbor. The structure's light characteristic is unknown, flashing every unknown seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Notable Views and Landscape

The Chapel Hill Rear Range Light stands amidst a picturesque coastal setting, surrounded by residential areas and scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse serves as a prominent landmark in the Leonardo community, contributing to its rich maritime history and cultural heritage.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore about the lighthouse are available.

Technical and Operational Details

As of unknown, the lighthouse remains operational, with its light still functioning to support navigation in the area. No specific information about technical details is available.

Further Information

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Details

NameChapel Hill Rear Range Light
CityLeonardo
CountryUsa
Coordinates40.3982488, -74.0587699
Historic significancemaritime history and cultural heritage
Architectural styleearly 19th-century American lighthouse
Heritage statustrue
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typecoastal setting
View descriptionAtlantic Ocean, residential areas, and scenic views
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedtrue