Hyannis Rear Range Light

The Hyannis Rear Range Light is a white brick tower with a black lantern located near Hyannis Harbor in Massachusetts. The structure stands about 20 feet tall and functions as a navigation aid for vessels entering the harbor, with its bright light visible across the water.

Construction of this lighthouse was approved in 1848, and it began operating in 1849 to guide vessels safely into the harbor. Over time, its lamp technology was upgraded to meet modern navigation needs.

The lighthouse location connects to Iyanough, a Wampanoag tribe leader who supported early settlers with food and guidance in Cape Cod.

You can see the lighthouse from Harbor Road in Hyannis, making it accessible for casual viewing. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when you can clearly observe the white tower against the landscape.

Before official construction began, a local resident created a makeshift light by placing a lamp in a four-paned window of a small building. This temporary solution showed how much the community needed a navigation aid for the harbor.

Location: Barnstable County

Inception: 1849

GPS coordinates: 41.63628,-70.28845

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44