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Beavertail Light
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National Register of Historic Places

Beavertail Light

On the National Register since 197749 years
Listed 1977Jamestown
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About Beavertail Light

Beavertail Light, at Beavertail Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 12, 1977. It was among the first 6 of Jamestown’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its science, architecture, maritime history and invention, at the state level. It was listed as part of Lighthouses of Rhode Island TR (AD); Lighthouses of Rhode Island TR. The listing covers 7.4 acres.

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 · 47 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1749 to today

  1. 1749Built
  2. 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 49 years
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Finding Beavertail Light

Beavertail Rd., Jamestown

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No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Beavertail Light

Is Beavertail Light on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 12, 1977 (Register number 77000024).

Is Beavertail Light a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ocean Drive Historic District, 3.3 miles away.

Can you visit Beavertail Light?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Beavertail Light?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 47 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 41374341 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.