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Sandy Hook Lighthouse was designed and built in 1764 by Isaac Conro. The light
was built to aid mariners entering the southern end of the New York harbor. It
was originally called New York Lighthouse because it was funded through a New
York Assembly lottery and a tax on all ships entering the Port of New York.
Sandy Hook Light has endured the occupancy of British soldiers during the
Revolutionary War and exposure to the elements on the end of Sandy Hook.
The view of the New York skyline from the bridge crossing
into the Hook illustrates the importance this light played in the history of
New York harbor.
Sandy Hook Lighthouse is part of Gateway National
Recreation Area at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. This recently restored lighthouse is open to the public.
Call the park at (732) 872-5970 or
check their web site at www.nps.gov for visiting hours and tour times.
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