Nayatt Point Lighthouse
About Nayatt Point Lighthouse
Nayatt Point Lighthouse, at Nayatt Point, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 25, 1988. It was among the first 3 of Barrington’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its transportation and architecture, at the state level. It was listed as part of Lighthouses of Rhode Island TR.
What it isLighthouse in Rhode Island, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗1828 to today
- 1828Built
- 1988Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 38 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Nayatt Point, Barrington · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Nayatt Point LighthouseStart here
- 2
Benjamin Aborn Jackson HouseColonial Revival · 0.4 mi on
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Nayatt Point Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Nayatt Point Lighthouse
Is Nayatt Point Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 25, 1988 (Register number 87001694).
Is Nayatt Point Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Crescent Park Carousel, 2.4 miles away.
Can you visit Nayatt Point Lighthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Nayatt Point Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41374291 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.