The tall, white lighthouse at Sandy Hook is the oldest standing light tower in the United States.The tall lighthouse on the low-lying sandy spit was easily seen by mariners, but being the only structure of any height for several miles, it apparently was also susceptible to lightning strikes.
In its bicentennial year, Sandy Hook Light was designated a National Historic Landmark, and a commemorative plaque was mounted on the tower as part of a celebration held at the site. Ownership of the lighthouse was transferred to the National Park Service in 1996.
Originally standing 500 feet from the tip of the hook, Sandy Hook Lighthouse is now over a mile and a half away.
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