Barnegat Lighthouse Gets A New Statuesque Keeper

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — The historic Barnegat Lighthouse has a new keeper. A new 8-foot bronze statue earned recognition on Wednesday's National Lighthouse Day.

The statue sits to the west of the lighthouse tower and gives recognition to the services keepers provide.

The new statue honors “the dedication of lighthouse keepers to protecting vessels from dangerous coastlines and hazardous shoals, and providing safe entries to harbors around the globe,” according to an event invitation from the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse.

The sculpture was created by Brian Hanlon, who is well-known for his work around the world.

"Old Barney" celebrates its 160th birthday this year. The lighthouse was first lit the night of Jan. 1, 1859.

The popular tourist destination is one of four lighthouse the New Jessey State Park Service administers. The others are Twin Lights Historic Sight, Absecon Lighthouse and Cape May Lighthouse.

Read more: Barnegat Lighthouse Still Going Strong After 160 Years

See more from Wednesday's ceremony below:

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