East Point Lighthouse

The East Point Light sometimes called the Maurice River light is on the New Jersey side of the Delaware Bay and one of the most isolated lights on... more

by Skip Willits

Title

East Point Lighthouse

Artist

Skip Willits

Medium

Photograph - Epson Lustre Paper

Description

The East Point Light sometimes called the Maurice River light is on the New Jersey side of the Delaware Bay and one of the most isolated lights on the east coast. Built in 1849, this four-story red brick structure is a delight for the visitor. Restored by the Maurice River Historical Society, this lighthouse is located at what seems to be the end of the world. If visited during the week, one gets a real feeling of what it must have been like to be a keeper at these desolate sentinels. Surrounded by marsh and little else the visitor is struck by a deep sense of history and isolation.

In the fall, this is also an excellent location to witness the migration of Monarch butterflies. Monarchs are always present during the fall, but cool northwest winds after a cold front can produce large numbers of migrants, particularly in late September and early October. Huge numbers of these delicate creatures mass in this area at this time.

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September 27th, 2012