Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

The Delaware Breakwater East End Light Lighthouse is located in the Delaware Bay, off the coast of Cape Henlopen in Lewes. The lighthouse was constructed in 1885 and was deactivated in 1996. It stands 49 feet tall with a focal height of 60 1/2 feet. The cast iron structure features a 3-story keeper's quarter and has a conical tower with a balcony.

We had the opportunity to see the lighthouse while on a chartered fishing boat. If you look on a map you'll find it located at the mouth of the Delaware Bay on the Breakwater. It's currently owned by the state of Delaware and is open every summer for regularly scheduled tours. If you're not interested in a tour...the light can be viewed from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry or from Cape Henlopen State Park.

You'll want to check out their website for an updated schedule and information. You can connect with them on Facebook too.  If you're a lighthouse lover, you'll want to add this one to you must-see bucket list. The photograph doesn't do it any justice!

The Official Delaware State Facts and Travel Tips

We live on the east coast and have had the pleasure many times to visit the great state of Delaware. Just like most of the east coast states, Delaware is a great state to visit if you enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, camping, playing on the beach and all kinds of other things. The state shares a border with Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and to the east with the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay.

Delaware is the second smallest state in the United States and the 6th least populous. Unlike other states, it only has 3 counties: Kent County, New Castle County and Sussex County. The capital of the state is Dover with the largest city being Wilmington. This small state has an approximate width of 30 miles wide by 96 miles long.

Official Delaware State Facts

Nickname: The First State, The Diamond State
Motto: Liberty and Independenc
Admission to Union: December 7th, 1787
Abbreviation: DE
State Colors: Colonial Blue and Buff
State Song: Our Delaware
State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken
State Flower: Peach Blossom
State Tree: American Holly
State Fish: Weakfish
State Beverage: Milk
State Bug: The Ladybug

Major Tourist Attractions:

Millions of visitors every year are attracted to Delaware's beautiful beaches along the Atlantic coastline. The best known beach towns are Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach. You can enjoy sunbathing, fishing, hiking, boating and other beach-side attractions.

If you're a fan of NASCAR racing you'll enjoy visiting Dover International Speedway where two NASCAR races are held annually, one in the spring and the second one in early fall. These races attract thousands of fans from all across the country every year.

You can enjoy hiking, boating, camping, fishing, biking and other outdoor adventures in one of Delaware's State Parks. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you'll want to follow the Delaware Outdoor Trail.

Delaware is a great state to visit, especially if you're looking for something a little bit different. You can learn more about Delaware by visiting the state's official website online. Happy Traveling!

Harbor of Refuge Light Lighthouse in Delaware

The Harbor of Refuge Light is a lighthouse that is located at the mouth of the Delaware Bay. It was first constructed in 1908 and first lit in 1926. It has been automated since December 1973 with a light that flashes every 5 seconds and can be seen for 19 nautical miles.

Overall it stands approximately 76 feet tall and features 3 stories of living space. Its done in the traditional hexagon shape with a white and black color scheme. It sits on a man-made rocky jetty and is only accessible by boat or ferry.

If you would like to personally visiting the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse you will need to schedule a tour. These tours are open to the public and are available on a first-come, first-served, scheduled basis. Otherwise...you can see it and ride by it on a chartered fishing boat...but are not permitted to visit the property unless on an official tour.

The history on the Harbor of Refuge Light is available online at DelawareBayLights.org along with photographs of the lighthouse over the years.

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Transpeninsular Line Historical Marker in Delaware

We enjoy history and every time we travel we take note of the historical markers that we see along the way. Every year thousands (if not millions) of people pass them by and don't give them a second look. These historical markers are great for educating yourself on our country's past history.

While on a road trip from Pennsylvania to Delaware we stumbled upon the Transpeninsular Line Historical Marker. You'll find it located on Lighthouse Road in South Fenwick Island (Sussex County), Delaware. You'll find it located near the Fenwick Island Lighthouse. If you're going to be visiting the lighthouse, make sure you take a look at the historical marker too.

Here's the information contained on it:

This stone monument, erected April 26, 1751, marks the eastern end of the Transpeninsular Line surveyed 1751-1751 by John Watson and William Parsons of Pennsylvania and John Emory and Thomas Jones of Maryland. This line established the east-west boundary between Pennsylvania’s “Three Lower Counties” (now Delaware) and the Colony of Maryland. It established also the middle point of the peninsula, 35 miles to the west. The stone bears the coat of arms of the Calverts on the south side and the Penns on the north. It was accepted 1760 and finally ratified 1769 by King George III.

For those of you who are into waymarking, you'll find several other historical markers located nearby. A few will be within walking distance and a few others will be within a few miles. If you enjoy waymarking and checking out historical markers, you'll find an entire section of them right here on the blog. We enjoy documenting them for our readers to see.