Liston Range Rear Light

Liston Range Rear Light

Delaware River · Delaware

Standing sentinel at Biddles Corner, Delaware, the Liston Range Rear Light was built in 1906 to guide ships along the Delaware River. This skeletal tower—one of a paired range light system—helped mariners maintain safe navigation through a critical stretch of the waterway. Its distinctive open framework design sets it apart from traditional enclosed lighthouses. Still an active navigational aid, the light is not open to public climbing, though it can be viewed and photographed from nearby roads. Golden hour and autumn evenings provide the best photography conditions, with the tower silhouetted against colorful skies. Nearby attractions include the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Fort DuPont State Park, and the charming waterfront town of Delaware City.

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