Dutch Island Light

Dutch Island Light is a historic lighthouse on off . In 1825 the federal government acquired 6 acres at the southern end of the island, and on January 1, 1827, Dutch Island Light was established to mark the west passage of and to aid vessels entering Dutch Island Harbor.
Wikipedia
Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
  • Also known as: “Dutch Island Lighthouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Conanicut Battery and Willett Free Library.

Park
The is a colonial and 20th century military battery in , west of Beaver Tail Road. The site offers a commanding view of the West Passage of . is situated 1¼ miles southeast of Dutch Island Light.

Library
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 1¼ miles northwest of Dutch Island Light.

Museum
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a local history museum which tells the history of and is run by the Jamestown Historical Society. The Jamestown Historical Society founded the museum in the current building in 1971. is situated 1½ miles east of Dutch Island Light.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saunderstown and Newport.

Village
Photo: Gibbystuart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a small village and historic district spread across the four towns of , , and , United States.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a beautiful seaside city in that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000, this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.
is in Washington County, in the United States of America. It has 30 mi of coastline on Narragansett Bay and covers almost 58 sq mi.

Dutch Island Light

Latitude
41.49672° or 41° 29′ 48″ north
Longitude
-71.40433° or 71° 24′ 16″ west
Elevation
-10 feet (-3 metres)
Open location code
87HCFHWW+M7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 512079862
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Geo­Names ID
5221857
Wiki­data ID
Q5317318
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Dutch Island Light from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

In Other Languages

From French to Russian—“Dutch Island Light” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as South Ferry and Bonnet Shores.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Lt. Col. John C. Rembijas Pavilion and Blount Aquaculture Laboratory.

Newport County: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Newport, Tiverton, Middletown, and Portsmouth.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.