Northwest Gun Mount

Northwest Gun Mount is a ruins in , . Northwest Gun Mount is situated nearby to the islet , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rose Island and Rose Island Light.

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.

Lighthouse
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The , built in 1870, is on in in in the United States. It is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. is situated 630 feet south of Northwest Gun Mount.

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 2,400 feet north of Northwest Gun Mount.

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.

Northwest Gun Mount

Latitude
41.49716° or 41° 29′ 50″ north
Longitude
-71.34226° or 71° 20′ 32″ west
Open location code
87HCFMW5+V3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1481275358
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gull Rocks and Newport Harbor Light.

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