Fort Wetherill

Fort Wetherill is a former coast artillery fort that occupies the southern portion of the eastern tip of in . It sits atop high granite cliffs, overlooking the entrance to .
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  • Type: Fort
  • Description: historic site in Rhode Island, United States
  • Also known as: “Fort Wetherell”
  • Historically known as: “Fort Dumpling”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort Wetherill State Park and Castle Hill Light.

Park
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is a public recreation area occupying 61.5 acres at the southeastern tip of in the town of .

Lighthouse
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Castle Hill Lighthouse is located on in , at the end of the historic . It is an active navigation aid for vessels entering the East Passage, between and . is situated 1 mile south of Fort Wetherill.

House
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is a house built in 1905, perched atop a small, rocky island in an island group called "The Dumplings" in , near . is situated 2,100 feet northeast of Fort Wetherill.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newport and Saunderstown.

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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.

Village
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is a small village and historic district spread across the four towns of , , and , United States. is situated 4 miles northwest of Fort Wetherill.

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lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island. This geographical location is what gave this town its name. was founded in 1743 when unjust taxation and a growing population caused freeholders in Newport to petition for independence.

Fort Wetherill

Latitude
41.47782° or 41° 28′ 40″ north
Longitude
-71.35855° or 71° 21′ 31″ west
Elevation
-62 feet (-19 metres)
Open location code
87HCFJHR+4H
Geo­Names ID
5222165
Wiki­data ID
Q5472312
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In Other Languages

“Fort Wetherill” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “حصن ويذريل”

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