Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

Year Built

1874

Cost

$25,000

Type

Square

Height

57 feet

Location

North Wildwood

Automated Year

1964

First Lit

1844

Lens Type

Fourth-order Fresnel lens

Fog Signal

None

Year Deactivated

Active

Color

White w/black lantern

Last Keeper - Date

Bruce R. Bolon (1960 – 1961)

Description

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse operates as a fully operating lighthouse and museum.

Brief History

•  1913, August, A severe storm damaged the foundation of the lighthouse. The lighthouse was moved 150 feet westward where it stands today.
•  1938, May, A fire caused extensive damage to the lighthouse.
•  1977, 20 September, The lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historical Places after restoration by the city.
•  1982: A 20 year no-cost lease to the City of North Wildwood from the Department of Environmental Protection was established.
•  1986, April, The US Coast Guard relit the lighthouse using the beacon from the automatic light tower.