Tucker's Beach Lighthouse
"Little Egg Harbor Light / Tucker's Island Light"
Historic lighthouse lost to erosion in 1927. Replica at Tuckerton Seaport tells the story.
40
Feet Tall
1868
Year Built
No
Public Access
About Tucker's Beach Lighthouse
Tucker's Beach Lighthouse no longer exists. The original lighthouse toppled into the sea in 1927 as the island eroded. A replica stands at Tuckerton Seaport museum.
History
Tucker's Beach Lighthouse (also called Little Egg Harbor Light or Tucker's Island Light) was built in 1868 on Tucker's Island, a barrier island that was once a thriving resort community.
Erosion steadily consumed the island throughout the early 20th century. By 1927, the lighthouse toppled into the sea - an event captured in a famous photograph that became an iconic image of coastal erosion.
Today, nothing remains of Tucker's Island. A full-size replica of the lighthouse was built at Tuckerton Seaport museum, where visitors can learn about the island's fascinating and tragic history.
Notable Facts
- •Famous photograph captured the moment it fell into the sea (1927)
- •Tucker's Island was once a thriving resort community
- •The island has completely eroded - nothing remains
- •Replica lighthouse at Tuckerton Seaport tells the story
- •Became an iconic symbol of coastal erosion
Visiting Tips
Technical Details
- Style
- Square wood tower
- Material
- wood
- Region
- Central Shore
- County
- ocean