Beavertail Lighthouse
Rhode Island
Beavertail Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rhode Island, first lit in 1749. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Whale Rock Lighthouse, 1.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Beavertail Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1749
Tower height
46 ft
Light 69 ft above water
Built of
Stone
About Beavertail Lighthouse
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.
Beavertail Lighthouse sits at 41.4493, -71.3993 in Rhode Island. The closest other lighthouses are Whale Rock Lighthouse (1.3 mi), Brenton Reef Lighthouse (1.7 mi) and Castle Hill Lighthouse (2.1 mi). Rhode Island has 31 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Beavertail Lighthouse
Beavertail Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Beavertail Lighthouse
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Whale Rock Lighthouse
1.3 mi away
Brenton Reef Lighthouse
1.7 mi away
Castle Hill Lighthouse
2.1 mi away
Dutch Island Lighthouse
3.3 mi away
Ida Lewis Rock Lighthouse
4.3 mi away
Rose Island Lighthouse
4.3 mi away
Also close to Beavertail Lighthouse: Newport Harbor Lighthouse 4.8 mi · Gull Rocks Lighthouse 5.0 mi · Plum Beach Lighthouse 5.6 mi · Gould Island Lighthouse 6.5 mi · Point Judith Lighthouse 7.4 mi · Poplar Point Lighthouse 8.7 mi · Conanicut Island Lighthouse 8.7 mi · Wickford Harbor Lighthouse 8.8 mi
Questions about Beavertail Lighthouse
Where is Beavertail Lighthouse?
Beavertail Lighthouse is in Rhode Island, at 41.4493, -71.3993. The nearest other lighthouse is Whale Rock Lighthouse, 1.3 mi away.
Can you visit Beavertail Lighthouse?
Yes. Beavertail Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Beavertail Lighthouse built?
Beavertail Lighthouse was first lit in 1749.
How tall is Beavertail Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 69 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Beavertail Lighthouse?
The closest are Whale Rock Lighthouse (1.3 mi), Brenton Reef Lighthouse (1.7 mi) and Castle Hill Lighthouse (2.1 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Beavertail Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.