Prudence Island Lighthouse
Rhode Island
Prudence Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rhode Island, first lit in 1823. Its official name is Prudence Island Light. The tower stands 28 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse, 2.4 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Prudence Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1823
Tower height
28 ft
Light 30 ft above water
Official name
Prudence Island Light
About Prudence Island Lighthouse
The Prudence Island Lighthouse, more commonly known locally as the Sandy Point Lighthouse, is located on Prudence Island, Rhode Island and is the oldest lighthouse tower in the state. Sandy Point is nicknamed Chibacoweda, meaning "little place separated by a passage", because the location is a little more than one mile offshore.
Prudence Island Lighthouse sits at 41.6059, -71.3035 in Rhode Island. The closest other lighthouses are Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse (2.4 mi), Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Bristol Ferry Lighthouse (3.4 mi). Rhode Island has 31 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Prudence Island Lighthouse
Prudence Island 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 Prudence Island Lighthouse
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Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse
2.4 mi away
Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse
3.1 mi away
Bristol Ferry Lighthouse
3.4 mi away
Conanicut Island Lighthouse
4.2 mi away
Gould Island Lighthouse
5.3 mi away
Warwick Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Also close to Prudence Island Lighthouse: Wickford Harbor Lighthouse 7.2 mi · Gull Rocks Lighthouse 7.3 mi · Plum Beach Lighthouse 7.4 mi · Poplar Point Lighthouse 7.4 mi · Newport Harbor Lighthouse 7.9 mi · Rose Island Lighthouse 7.9 mi · Conimicut Lighthouse 8.0 mi · Nayatt Point Lighthouse 8.4 mi
Questions about Prudence Island Lighthouse
Where is Prudence Island Lighthouse?
Prudence Island Lighthouse is in Rhode Island, at 41.6059, -71.3035. The nearest other lighthouse is Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse, 2.4 mi away.
Can you visit Prudence Island Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Prudence Island Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
When was Prudence Island Lighthouse built?
Prudence Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1823.
How tall is Prudence Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 28 feet (9 m) tall, and its light sits 30 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Prudence Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse (2.4 mi), Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Bristol Ferry Lighthouse (3.4 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Prudence 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.