Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
Rhode Island
Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rhode Island, first lit in 1875. Its official name is Block Island Southeast Light. The tower stands 52 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1990. It is a National Historic Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Block Island North Lighthouse, 5.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Block Island Southeast Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1875
Deactivated 1990
Tower height
52 ft
Light 262 ft above water
Official name
Block Island Southeast Light
About Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
Block Island Southeast Light is a lighthouse located on Mohegan Bluffs at the southeastern corner of Block Island, Rhode Island. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1997 as one of the most architecturally sophisticated lighthouses built in the United States in the 19th century.
Block Island Southeast Lighthouse sits at 41.1534, -71.5521 in Rhode Island. The closest other lighthouses are Block Island North Lighthouse (5.3 mi), Point Judith Lighthouse (15 mi) and Montauk Point Lighthouse (17 mi). Rhode Island has 31 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 52 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Historic Landmark
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Lighthouses near Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
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Block Island North Lighthouse
5.3 mi away
Point Judith Lighthouse
15 mi away
Montauk Point Lighthouse
17 mi away
Watch Hill Lighthouse
19 mi away
Brenton Reef Lighthouse
21 mi away
Whale Rock Lighthouse
21 mi away
Also close to Block Island Southeast Lighthouse: Beavertail Lighthouse 22 mi · Stonington Harbor Lighthouse 22 mi · Latimer Reef Lighthouse 22 mi · Castle Hill Lighthouse 23 mi · Dutch Island Lighthouse 25 mi · Ida Lewis Rock Lighthouse 25 mi · Morgan Point Lighthouse 25 mi · Mystic Seaport Lighthouse 26 mi
Questions about Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
Where is Block Island Southeast Lighthouse?
Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is in Rhode Island, at 41.1534, -71.5521. The nearest other lighthouse is Block Island North Lighthouse, 5.3 mi away.
Can you visit Block Island Southeast Lighthouse?
Yes. Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Block Island Southeast Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 52 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Block Island Southeast Lighthouse built?
Block Island Southeast Lighthouse was first lit in 1875. It was deactivated in 1990.
How tall is Block Island Southeast Lighthouse?
The tower is 52 feet (16 m) tall, and its light sits 262 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Block Island Southeast Lighthouse?
The closest are Block Island North Lighthouse (5.3 mi), Point Judith Lighthouse (15 mi) and Montauk Point Lighthouse (17 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Block Island Southeast Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.