Originally a five acre plot, but through erosion, now reduced to about three acres. Marks the entrance of the Maurice River, long a beacon for old time Coasters, oyster boats and commercial fishermen, and an aid to pleasure boaters. Also used as a survey point for the Delaware Bay oyster beds. It is the last remaining lighthouse on the shores of the Delaware Bay. A two story brick structure with attic and attached cupola, which housed the light.
Property also includes small brick storage building and outhouse.
Light has two rooms in main part of structure on each floor and central stairway. Downstairs rooms each have fireplace. Top portion burned in 1971 and is being reconstructed by Maurice River Historical Society. Owned by the State of New Jersey, leased by the Maurice River Historical Society, which is rebuilding the light, partially destroyed by fire in 1971. Wildlife and maritime museum to be established there.