United States lightship Overfalls

Lightship Overfalls was the last lightvessel constructed for the United States Lighthouse Service before the Service became part of the United States Coast Guard. She is currently preserved in as a museum ship.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Zwaanendael Museum and Lewes Presbyterian Church.

Museum
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In the was created to honor the 300th anniversary of 's first European settlement, Zwaanendael, founded 1631. is situated 1,500 feet south of United States lightship Overfalls.

Church
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is a historic Presbyterian church building located at 100 Kings Highway in , . It was built in 1832, as a frame meeting house measuring 45 feet by 37 feet. is situated 2,200 feet south of United States lightship Overfalls.

Residential area
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is a residential area, which is situated 3,800 feet west of United States lightship Overfalls.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lewes and Quakertown.

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is a city in along the Delaware Bay in Sussex County near the Atlantic Ocean. It offers the visitor several beaches and historical sites.

Locality
is an unincorporated community in , United States. is located on U.S. Route 9 Business, southwest of . is situated 2 miles southwest of United States lightship Overfalls.

Locality
is an unincorporated community in , United States. is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 9 Business and Road, southwest of . is situated 2 miles southwest of United States lightship Overfalls.

United States lightship Overfalls

Latitude
38.77793° or 38° 46′ 41″ north
Longitude
-75.14111° or 75° 8′ 28″ west
Inception
1938
Open location code
87C6QVH5+5H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 173689918
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­ship
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ship
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q7892547
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