Denville's Beacon

historic site

Inscription
This is a replica of a beacon used by the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Fires were lit as beacons to warn other outposts of British attack. There were a total of 23 outposts spread across the Northeast.

Overlooks nearby

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0218:3419:10
June solstice05:2719:5220:34
September equinox06:4618:2118:57
December solstice07:2015:5016:34

Local time (America/New_York).

40.87911, -74.48336

Elevation 247 m (modelled from terrain)

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