North Wildwood in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

1874

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2011

1. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Marker

Inscription.
This plaque was presented on June 3, 2006 by the New Jersey Sarah Soper Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century to recognize the unique architecture of the building and its importance as an aid to navigation.

Erected 2006 by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century - NJ Sarah Soper Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses, and the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1852.

Location. 39° 0.412′ N, 74° 47.493′ W. Marker is in North Wildwood, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is at the intersection of N Central Avenue and E 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling north on N Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wildwood NJ 08260, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); Herefort Inlet Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); Coast Guard Station Hereford (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of Marine Lance Corporal George Dramis (a few steps from this

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marker); Hereford Inlet Lightouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Deborah Jacobs Welsh (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Anglesea (within shouting distance of this marker); West Jersey & Seashore Railroad (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Wildwood.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2011

2. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Marker

Lost at Sea Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, February 20, 1999

3. Lost at Sea Memorial Marker

This marker is on the grounds of the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse.

Marker in North Wildwood image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2011

4. Marker in North Wildwood

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2011

5. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 663 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 20, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.