Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Rhode Island
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rhode Island, first lit in 1871. Its official name is Pomham Rocks Light. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1974. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Sabin Point Lighthouse, 1.1 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1871
Deactivated 1974
Tower height
39 ft
Light 54 ft above water
Official name
Pomham Rocks Light
About Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Pomham Rocks Light (also known as "Pomham Lighthouse") is a historic lighthouse in the Providence River about 200 yards (180 m) off the shoreline of the Riverside neighborhood of the city of East Providence, Rhode Island. It is the northernmost lighthouse in Narragansett Bay.
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse sits at 41.7775, -71.3696 in Rhode Island. The closest other lighthouses are Sabin Point Lighthouse (1.1 mi), Fuller Rock Lighthouse (1.2 mi) and Sassafras Point Lighthouse (2.0 mi). Rhode Island has 31 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
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Sabin Point Lighthouse
1.1 mi away
Fuller Rock Lighthouse
1.2 mi away
Sassafras Point Lighthouse
2.0 mi away
Bullock's Point Lighthouse
2.7 mi away
Nayatt Point Lighthouse
3.9 mi away
Conimicut Lighthouse
4.3 mi away
Also close to Pomham Rocks Lighthouse: Warwick Lighthouse 7.7 mi · Bristol Ferry Lighthouse 11 mi · Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse 11 mi · Borden Flats Lighthouse 11 mi · Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse 11 mi · Prudence Island Lighthouse 12 mi · Conanicut Island Lighthouse 14 mi · Wickford Harbor Lighthouse 15 mi
Questions about Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Where is Pomham Rocks Lighthouse?
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is in Rhode Island, at 41.7775, -71.3696. The nearest other lighthouse is Sabin Point Lighthouse, 1.1 mi away.
Can you visit Pomham Rocks Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Pomham Rocks Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
When was Pomham Rocks Lighthouse built?
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse was first lit in 1871. It was deactivated in 1974.
How tall is Pomham Rocks Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 54 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Pomham Rocks Lighthouse?
The closest are Sabin Point Lighthouse (1.1 mi), Fuller Rock Lighthouse (1.2 mi) and Sassafras Point Lighthouse (2.0 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Pomham Rocks Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.