Block Island North Lighthouse
Rhode Island
Block Island North Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rhode Island, first lit in 1867. Its official name is Block Island North Light. The tower stands 56 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1973. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Block Island Southeast Lighthouse, 5.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Block Island North Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1867
Deactivated 1973
Tower height
56 ft
Light 62 ft above water
Official name
Block Island North Light
About Block Island North Lighthouse
Block Island North Light (Lighthouse), built in 1867, is a historic lighthouse on Block Island, Rhode Island (New Shoreham).
Block Island North Lighthouse sits at 41.2275, -71.5761 in Rhode Island. The closest other lighthouses are Block Island Southeast Lighthouse (5.3 mi), Point Judith Lighthouse (10 mi) and Watch Hill Lighthouse (16 mi). Rhode Island has 31 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Block Island North Lighthouse
Block Island North Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Stone
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Block Island North Lighthouse
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Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
5.3 mi away
Point Judith Lighthouse
10 mi away
Watch Hill Lighthouse
16 mi away
Brenton Reef Lighthouse
17 mi away
Whale Rock Lighthouse
17 mi away
Beavertail Lighthouse
18 mi away
Also close to Block Island North Lighthouse: Montauk Point Lighthouse 18 mi · Stonington Harbor Lighthouse 18 mi · Latimer Reef Lighthouse 19 mi · Castle Hill Lighthouse 20 mi · Dutch Island Lighthouse 21 mi · Ida Lewis Rock Lighthouse 22 mi · Rose Island Lighthouse 22 mi · Mystic Seaport Lighthouse 22 mi
Questions about Block Island North Lighthouse
Where is Block Island North Lighthouse?
Block Island North Lighthouse is in Rhode Island, at 41.2275, -71.5761. The nearest other lighthouse is Block Island Southeast Lighthouse, 5.3 mi away.
Can you visit Block Island North Lighthouse?
Yes. Block Island North Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Block Island North Lighthouse built?
Block Island North Lighthouse was first lit in 1867. It was deactivated in 1973.
How tall is Block Island North Lighthouse?
The tower is 56 feet (17 m) tall, and its light sits 62 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Block Island North Lighthouse?
The closest are Block Island Southeast Lighthouse (5.3 mi), Point Judith Lighthouse (10 mi) and Watch Hill Lighthouse (16 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Block Island North Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.