Elbow of Cross Ledge Light
Lighthouse · New Jersey

Elbow of Cross Ledge Light is a lighthouse in New Jersey. New Jersey has 26 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1910, in the early 20th century, making it the 16th oldest of the 19 in New Jersey with a recorded construction date; its light sits 59 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Iso W 6s (a white light, equally on and off, repeating every 6 seconds); it guards Delaware Bay; it was deactivated in 1953.
Its record gives 1953 as the year this lighthouse was demolished, destroyed or taken out of existence, so it may no longer stand; check its status before you travel. It stands at 39.1816° N, 75.2683° W.
Key facts
| Year built | 1910 |
|---|---|
| Focal height | 59 ft |
| Light characteristic | Iso W 6s |
| Deactivated | 1953 |
| Body of water | Delaware Bay |
| Record end date (demolished or lost) | 1953 |
| Coordinates | 39.18160, -75.26830 |
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