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Indian River Life-Saving Station

130 Coastal Highway

Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971

(302)227-6991 (Voice)

(302)227-6438 (Fax)

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Hold Your Special Event at the Life-Saving Station

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Take a trip back in time with the help of a soft breeze off the inlet and pristine white sand, against the backdrop of a picturesque, historic Life-Saving Station. The Life-Saving Station has been meticulously restored to its 1905 appearance, complete with diamond-shaped trim.

The station was built in 1876 for use by the United States Lifesaving Service, a government organization created to respond to the alarming number of shipwrecks along the coastlines of the United States. This building was originally located 400 feet closer to the shore, but a sand dune began to form around it almost as soon as it was finished. It was moved to its present location in 1877. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Gift shop at the IRLSSEnjoy a tour of the station during your trip to the beach, and don't forget to stop by the gift shop for some unique nautical mementos of your trip!

 


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Interpreter leads tour at IRLSS

A costumed interpreter leads a tour at the Indian River Life-Saving Station

The Indian River Life-Saving Station is located on Route 1 in Delaware Seashore State Park, 3 miles south of Dewey Beach or 1 mile north of the Indian River Inlet bridge.

 
 
                      

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