History/Info:
The two range lights were built in 1873. One, the rear range, is a 55 foot square brick tower. The other, the front range, was a smaller round wooden tower on the wharf. Both lights were discontinued in 1961. Now the front range light sits on the grounds of the Coast Guard station, very close to the brick tower. The building attached to the rear range light is divided into private residences.

Hours:
Neither light is open to the public but from the parking lot for the rear range light building you can view both lights.

Latitude/Longitude: 42°49'N 70°49'W

Directions:  click here for map

• From Interstate 95 take Route 113 towards Newburyport.

• As soon as you cross over Route 1 take a left onto Summer St. There should be a sign for Route 1 North pointing left as well.

• At the bottom of the hill take a right onto Merrimac St.

• In the center of Newburyport continue straight. The road turns into Water St.

• About 1/4 mile past the center of town, on the left, you'll see the brick rear range light and the Coast Guard Station just beyond.