Schoolhouse Swamp
Schoolhouse Swamp is a swamp in Newport County, Rhode Island. Schoolhouse Swamp is situated nearby to the locality Prudence Island, as well as near the neighborhood Prudence Park.Places of Interest
Highlights include Prudence Island Lighthouse and Farnham Farm.
Prudence Island Lighthouse
Lighthouse
The Prudence Island Lighthouse, more commonly known locally as the Sandy Point Lighthouse, is located on Prudence Island, Rhode Island and is the oldest lighthouse tower in the state.
Farnham Farm
Park
The Farnham Farm is historic farm at 113 Mount Pleasant Avenue on Prudence Island in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The farm was started by the Dennis family after the original farms on Prudence Island were burned and destroyed by the British during the American Revolution around the time of the Battle of Rhode Island.
Green Animals Topiary Garden
Park
The Green Animals Topiary Garden, located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. The 7-acre estate overlooks the Narragansett Bay. Green Animals Topiary Garden is situated 2½ miles east of Schoolhouse Swamp.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Melville and Portsmouth.
Melville
Neighborhood
Melville is a census-designated place in the towns of Middletown and Portsmouth in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It lies along the shore of Narragansett Bay. Melville is situated 2½ miles southeast of Schoolhouse Swamp.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island. It is a small quaint town with a strong sense of community that has a lot of history for any traveler to discover.Patience Island
Locality
Patience Island is an island in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island in the United States. It is a part of the town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Patience Island is situated 4 miles northwest of Schoolhouse Swamp.
Schoolhouse Swamp
- Type: Swamp
- Also known as: “School House Swamp”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Newport County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.61019° or 41° 36′ 37″ north
Longitude
-71.31747° or 71° 19′ 3″ west
Elevation
138 feet (42 metres)
Open location code
87HCJM6M+32
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