Rose Island Lighthouse

Rhode Island

Rose Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rhode Island, first lit in 1870. Its official name is Rose Island Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1971. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Gull Rocks Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away. It is open to visitors.

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Rose Island Lighthouse at a glance

Visiting

Open to visitors

First lit

1870

Deactivated 1971

Tower height

36 ft

Light 49 ft above water

Official name

Rose Island Light

About Rose Island Lighthouse

The Rose Island Light, built in 1870, is on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States. It is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation.

Rose Island Lighthouse sits at 41.4955, -71.3427 in Rhode Island. The closest other lighthouses are Gull Rocks Lighthouse (0.7 mi), Newport Harbor Lighthouse (0.8 mi) and Ida Lewis Rock Lighthouse (1.5 mi). Rhode Island has 31 lighthouses in all.

Visiting Rose Island Lighthouse

Rose Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.

Heritage status: National Register of Historic Places

Where Rose Island Lighthouse is

41.4955, -71.3427 · more lighthouses in Rhode Island

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Lighthouses near Rose Island Lighthouse

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Gull Rocks Lighthouse

0.7 mi away

Newport Harbor Lighthouse

0.8 mi away

Ida Lewis Rock Lighthouse

1.5 mi away

Castle Hill Lighthouse

2.5 mi away

Gould Island Lighthouse

2.7 mi away

Dutch Island Lighthouse

3.2 mi away

Also close to Rose Island Lighthouse: Plum Beach Lighthouse 4.0 mi · Beavertail Lighthouse 4.3 mi · Brenton Reef Lighthouse 5.4 mi · Whale Rock Lighthouse 5.5 mi · Conanicut Island Lighthouse 5.6 mi · Poplar Point Lighthouse 7.2 mi · Wickford Harbor Lighthouse 7.2 mi · Sakonnet Lighthouse 7.8 mi

Questions about Rose Island Lighthouse

Where is Rose Island Lighthouse?

Rose Island Lighthouse is in Rhode Island, at 41.4955, -71.3427. The nearest other lighthouse is Gull Rocks Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away.

Can you visit Rose Island Lighthouse?

Yes. Rose Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.

When was Rose Island Lighthouse built?

Rose Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1870. It was deactivated in 1971.

How tall is Rose Island Lighthouse?

The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 49 feet above the water.

What lighthouses are near Rose Island Lighthouse?

The closest are Gull Rocks Lighthouse (0.7 mi), Newport Harbor Lighthouse (0.8 mi) and Ida Lewis Rock Lighthouse (1.5 mi).

Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Rose 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.