Sandy Neck Light, Maritime navigation lighthouse at Sandy Neck, Barnstable, United States.
The cylindrical brick tower rises 16 meters above Sandy Neck, featuring white paint with black bands and an LED light at its summit.
Congress approved funding for the original lighthouse construction in 1826, with the town of Barnstable selling the two-acre land parcel for one dollar.
Lucy Hinckley Baxter became the lighthouse keeper in 1862 after her husband's fatal accident, representing the role of women in maritime operations.
The lighthouse operates with a white flash every six seconds, providing navigation guidance within a range of four nautical miles for vessels entering Barnstable Harbor.
The lighthouse stood without its lantern room from 1931 until 2003, when local initiatives began restoration work leading to its reactivation in 2007.
Location: Barnstable
Inception: 1826
Height: 16 m
Part of: Sandy Neck Cultural Resources District
GPS coordinates: 41.72265,-70.28092
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:49
Elephant House
3.7 km
Old Jail
2.9 km
Barnstable Harbor
2.4 km
Cape Cinema
7.5 km
Barnstable County Courthouse
3.1 km
Old King's Highway Historic District
5.1 km
Sturgis Library
3.1 km
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Skating Rink
7.7 km
Yarmouth Camp Ground Historic District
4.7 km
Baxter Mill
7.1 km
Josiah Dennis House
7 km
Sandy Neck Cultural Resources District
5.1 km
United States Customshouse
2.9 km
Winslow Crocker House
4.6 km
West Schoolhouse
7 km
Hyannis Road Historic District
4 km
Northside Historic District
3.7 km
Seth Hallett House
7.4 km
Capt. Thomas Gray House
7.4 km
Capt. Allen H. Bearse House
7.3 km
Capt. Seth Baker Jr. House
7.4 km
Benjamin Baker Jr. House
3.6 km
Mill Way Historic District
2.7 km
Capt. Sylvester Baxter House
7.5 km
Blish-Garret House
7 km
Cape Playhouse
7.6 km
Taylor-Bray Farm
6.3 km
Nathaniel Baker House
3.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes