Fort Adams

Fort Adams is a former United States Army post in , Rhode Island, that was established on July 4, 1799, as a First System coastal fortification, named for the American Founding Father and president John Adams, who was in office at the time.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ida Lewis Rock Light and Goat Island.

Historic building
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Ida Lewis Lighthouse, which was formerly the Lime Rock Lighthouse, is in the harbor in . It is named after Ida Lewis, who lived and worked at the lighthouse from 1857 and was the official lighthouse keeper from 1879 until her death in 1911. is situated 3,400 feet east of Fort Adams.

Islet
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is a small island in and is part of the city of , U.S. The island is connected to the Easton's Point neighborhood via a causeway bridge.

Lighthouse
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The , built in 1870, is on in in in the United States. It is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. is situated 1¼ miles north of Fort Adams.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newport and Jamestown.

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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.

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is a village on Conanicut Island, a small parcel of land that connects mainland Rhode Island to Aquidneck Island in Bay. is 25 miles south of and offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreation.

Village
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is a small village and historic district spread across the four towns of , , and , United States. is situated 5 miles northwest of Fort Adams.

Fort Adams

Latitude
41.47847° or 41° 28′ 43″ north
Longitude
-71.33818° or 71° 20′ 17″ west
Elevation
16 feet (5 metres)
Open location code
87HCFMH6+9P
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1102813402
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­fort
Geo­Names ID
5222148
Wiki­data ID
Q5470704
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to French—“Fort Adams” goes by many names.

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