Built in 1880, the Cherry Island Range Rear Light stands in Bellefonte, Delaware, where it has guided vessels along the Delaware River for over a century. This active navigational aid is part of a range light system, pairing with a front light to help ships maintain safe channel alignment—a method still vital to maritime safety today.

The lighthouse is not open to the public, so visitors cannot climb the tower. However, its compact iron structure makes an excellent photography subject, particularly during golden hour when warm light contrasts against the industrial waterfront. Early morning visits also offer fog-draped atmospheric shots.

Nearby, explore the Wilmington Riverfront, Brandywine Zoo, and the historic district of Old New Castle for additional day-trip stops.

Explore Nearby

• Fox Point State Park — State Park in Delaware
• Bellevue State Park — State Park in Delaware
• Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in Delaware
• Smith’s Bridge — Covered Bridge in South Carolina
• Wooddale Bridge — Covered Bridge in South Carolina