Sandy Hook Light
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About Sandy Hook Light
Sandy Hook Light, at Fort Hancock Military Reservation, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966: the first place in Middletown Township to be listed. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Jan 29, 1964, one of 54 in New Jersey. Only 0 of New Jersey’s 1,784 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and transportation, at the national level. The listing covers 1.6 acres.
What it isLighthouse in New Jersey, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
1764 to today
- 1764Built
- 1964Named a National Historic Landmark
- 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 60 years
Finding Sandy Hook Light
Fort Hancock Military Reservation, Middletown Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Sandy Hook Light
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Sandy Hook Light
Is Sandy Hook Light on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000468).
Is Sandy Hook Light a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Jan 29, 1964. New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks, 3 of them in Middletown Township.
Can you visit Sandy Hook Light?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.