The story of Tucker’s Island had always been one of battling against the sea, but as with most things, money and power soon became involved. The island and the future of Tuckerton as a seaport were dealt a serious blow when it was announced in 1859 that the 40-foot-tall lighthouse on the island was about to be darkened as unnecessary due to the construction of more-modern lights at Barnegat and Absecon. As the Civil War raged, supporters of the lighthouse battled for its resurrection.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on July 16, 1866, “The House of Representative has adopted an appropriation of five…
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