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Rose Island

Rose Island is an 18.5-acre island in off , United States. It is allegedly named "Rose Island" because at low tide the island appears to be shaped like a rose.
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  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in the United States of America
  • Also known as: “Conockonoquit Island”, “Conockonquit”, “Race Island”, and “Small Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rose Island Light and United States Naval War College.

Lighthouse
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The , built in 1870, is on Rose Island in in in the United States. It is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation.

College
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The Naval War College is the staff college and "Home of Thought" for the United States Navy at in . The NWC educates and develops leaders, supports defining the future Navy and associated roles and missions, supports combat readiness, and strengthens global maritime partnerships.

Bridge
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The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jamestown and Newport.

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is 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.

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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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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.

Rose Island

Latitude
41.49687° or 41° 29′ 49″ north
Longitude
-71.34097° or 71° 20′ 28″ west
Elevation
-66 feet (-20 metres)
Open location code
87HCFMW5+PJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 64881285
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
5224432
Wiki­data ID
Q7367804
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Turkish—“Rose Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Rose Island (pulo sa Estados Unidos, Rhode Island)”
  • Cebuano: “Rose Island”
  • Turkish: “Rose Adası”
  • Turkish: “Rose Island”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Brenton Village and Marys Seat.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gull Rocks and Newport Harbor Light.

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