Dutch Island Lighthouse
Rhode Island
Dutch Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rhode Island, first lit in 1826. Its official name is Dutch Island Light. The tower stands 43 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1979. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Plum Beach Lighthouse, 2.3 mi away.
Dutch Island Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1826
Deactivated 1979
Tower height
43 ft
Light 56 ft above water
Official name
Dutch Island Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Dutch Island Lighthouse
Dutch Island Light is a historic lighthouse on Dutch Island off Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Dutch Island Lighthouse sits at 41.4967, -71.4043 in Rhode Island. The closest other lighthouses are Plum Beach Lighthouse (2.3 mi), Rose Island Lighthouse (3.2 mi) and Castle Hill Lighthouse (3.2 mi). Rhode Island has 31 lighthouses in all.
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Lighthouses near Dutch Island Lighthouse
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Plum Beach Lighthouse
2.3 mi away
Rose Island Lighthouse
3.2 mi away
Castle Hill Lighthouse
3.2 mi away
Beavertail Lighthouse
3.3 mi away
Gull Rocks Lighthouse
3.7 mi away
Whale Rock Lighthouse
3.8 mi away
Also close to Dutch Island Lighthouse: Newport Harbor Lighthouse 4.0 mi · Gould Island Lighthouse 4.1 mi · Ida Lewis Rock Lighthouse 4.2 mi · Brenton Reef Lighthouse 4.9 mi · Poplar Point Lighthouse 5.4 mi · Conanicut Island Lighthouse 5.5 mi · Wickford Harbor Lighthouse 5.5 mi · Prudence Island Lighthouse 9.2 mi
Questions about Dutch Island Lighthouse
Where is Dutch Island Lighthouse?
Dutch Island Lighthouse is in Rhode Island, at 41.4967, -71.4043. The nearest other lighthouse is Plum Beach Lighthouse, 2.3 mi away.
When was Dutch Island Lighthouse built?
Dutch Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1826. It was deactivated in 1979.
How tall is Dutch Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 43 feet (13 m) tall, and its light sits 56 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Dutch Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Plum Beach Lighthouse (2.3 mi), Rose Island Lighthouse (3.2 mi) and Castle Hill Lighthouse (3.2 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Dutch Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.