Prudence Island Historical Society
Prudence Island Historical Society is a museum in Town of Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island. Prudence Island Historical Society is situated nearby to Prudence Island Lighthouse, as well as near the fire station Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Prudence Island Lighthouse and Farnham Farm.
Prudence Island Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. Prudence Island Lighthouse is situated 470 feet east of Prudence Island Historical Society.
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. Farnham Farm is situated 1 mile southwest of Prudence Island Historical Society.
Green Animals Topiary Garden
Park
Photo: Brian Feathers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 1½ miles east of Prudence Island Historical Society.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Melville and Portsmouth.
Melville
Neighborhood
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 1½ miles southeast of Prudence Island Historical Society.
Portsmouth
Middletown
Prudence Island Historical Society
- Type: Museum
- Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Town of Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.60579° or 41° 36′ 21″ northLongitude
-71.30528° or 71° 18′ 19″ westOperator
Prudence Island Historical SocietyOpen location code
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department and Randall Lot.
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