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Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
A lighthouse in Jamestown. The nearest other place is 1 min walk away. One of 16 history & landmarks in Jamestown.
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On the National Register since 1977
Beavertail Light
Beavertail Light was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 12, 1977. It is significant 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.
Beavertail Lighthouse was built in 1856 and is the premier lighthouse in Rhode Island, marking the entrance to Narragansett Bay. The 64-foot (20 m) lighthouse lies on the southernmost point of Conanicut Island in the town of Jamestown, Rhode Island in Beavertail State Park, on a site where beacons have stood since the early 18th century. The light provides navigation for boats and ships entering Narragansett Bay in…
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The nearest neighbor is Beavertail Lighthouse State Park, 1 min walk away.
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Address
Beavertail Rd
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Phone
(401) 423-3270
Website
http://www.beavertaillight.org/
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.