Rose Island Light

The Rose Island Light, built in 1870, is on in in in the United States. It is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
  • Also known as: “Rose Island Lighthouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rose Island and United States Naval War College.

Islet
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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.

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. is situated 1 mile northeast of Rose Island Light.

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 . is situated 3,000 feet north of Rose Island Light.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jamestown and Newport.

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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.

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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 4½ miles west of Rose Island Light.

Rose Island Light

Latitude
41.49548° or 41° 29′ 44″ north
Longitude
-71.34272° or 71° 20′ 34″ west
Elevation
-66 feet (-20 metres)
Open location code
87HCFMW4+5W
Open­Street­Map ID
way 703240622
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­lighthouse
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Geo­Names ID
5224433
Wiki­data ID
Q7367806
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Satellite Map

Discover Rose Island Light from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Czech to Turkish—“Rose Island Light” goes by many names.
  • Czech: “Maják Rose Island”
  • French: “phare de Rose Island”
  • French: “Phare de Rose Island”
  • Hebrew: “מגדלור רוז איילנד”
  • Russian: “Маяк острова Роуз”
  • Turkish: “Rose Island Feneri”
  • Turkish: “Rose Island Light”

Localities in the Area

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Nearby Places

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