Sassafras Point Lighthouse
Rhode Island
Sassafras Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rhode Island, first lit in 1872. Its official name is Sassafras Point Light. It was deactivated in 1912. The nearest other lighthouse is Fuller Rock Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away.
Sassafras Point Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1872
Deactivated 1912
Official name
Sassafras Point Light
Nearest lighthouse
Fuller Rock Lighthouse
0.7 mi away
Lighthouses in Rhode Island
31
on the map
About Sassafras Point Lighthouse
The Sassafras Point Light was a lighthouse that stood in the Providence, Rhode Island harbor approaches. It was deactivated in 1912 and no longer exists.
Sassafras Point Lighthouse sits at 41.8004, -71.3921 in Rhode Island. The closest other lighthouses are Fuller Rock Lighthouse (0.7 mi), Pomham Rocks Lighthouse (2.0 mi) and Sabin Point Lighthouse (2.8 mi). Rhode Island has 31 lighthouses in all.
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Lighthouses near Sassafras Point Lighthouse
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Fuller Rock Lighthouse
0.7 mi away
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
2.0 mi away
Sabin Point Lighthouse
2.8 mi away
Bullock's Point Lighthouse
4.5 mi away
Nayatt Point Lighthouse
5.8 mi away
Conimicut Lighthouse
6.2 mi away
Also close to Sassafras Point Lighthouse: Warwick Lighthouse 9.2 mi · Bristol Ferry Lighthouse 13 mi · Borden Flats Lighthouse 13 mi · Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse 13 mi · Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse 13 mi · Prudence Island Lighthouse 14 mi · Conanicut Island Lighthouse 16 mi · Wickford Harbor Lighthouse 16 mi
Questions about Sassafras Point Lighthouse
Where is Sassafras Point Lighthouse?
Sassafras Point Lighthouse is in Rhode Island, at 41.8004, -71.3921. The nearest other lighthouse is Fuller Rock Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away.
When was Sassafras Point Lighthouse built?
Sassafras Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1872. It was deactivated in 1912.
What lighthouses are near Sassafras Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Fuller Rock Lighthouse (0.7 mi), Pomham Rocks Lighthouse (2.0 mi) and Sabin Point Lighthouse (2.8 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Sassafras Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.