Prudence Island Lighthouse

The Prudence Island Lighthouse, more commonly known locally as the Sandy Point Lighthouse, is located on , and is the oldest lighthouse tower in the state.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
  • Also known as: “phare de Sandy Point”, “Prudence Island Light”, and “Sandy Point Light”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Farnham Farm and Green Animals Topiary Garden.

Park
The is historic farm at 113 Mount… is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Prudence Island Lighthouse.

Park
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The , located…

School
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is a coeducational … is situated 1½ miles east of Prudence Island Lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Melville and Portsmouth.

Neighborhood
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is a census-designated place in the towns… is situated 1½ miles southeast of Prudence Island Lighthouse.

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is a town in , .

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lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island.

Prudence Island Lighthouse

Latitude
41.60589° or 41° 36′ 21″ north
Longitude
-71.30356° or 71° 18′ 13″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
87HCJM4W+9H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 627208349
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Geo­Names ID
5224185
Wiki­data ID
Q7252958
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In Other Languages

From French to Russian—“Prudence Island Lighthouse” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Homestead and Prudence Park.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Sandy Point Visibility, Prudence Island and Prudence School.

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