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.
  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
  • Also known as: “Dutch Island Lighthouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Conanicut Battery and Willett Free Library.

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saunderstown and Newport.

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is in Washington County, in the United States of America.

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
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Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
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In Other Languages

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

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: South Ferry and Bonnet Shores.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Lt. Col. John C. Rembijas Pavilion and Blount Aquaculture Laboratory.

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