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Managing Organization:
Tuckerton Seaport
Telephone: 609-296-8868
Website: http://www.tuckertonseaport.org
Email:
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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