Block Island Light North
Cyberlights Lighthouses - Block Island

 

Block Island N Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1829

Is the Light operational? Yes

Year Light First Lit: 1867

Year Automated: 1955

Shape: Octagonal on roof

Tower Height: 55  ft.

Original Optic: 4th Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: DCB-24

Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
     Year Constructed: 1867
      Number of Stories: 2.5
      Architectural Style: Victorian
      Construction Materials: Granite



Block Island Light, North
Block Island, RI.

Cyberlights Lighthouses - Block Island

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Last Visited: June, 2000

History/Info:
The lighthouse at the northern end of Block Island is noted as being the first lighthouse to be built off the coast of Rhode Island. The lighthouse, built in 1829, is also the first lighthouse built on Block Island. The lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation. The dwelling is maintained by the Block Island Historical Society and has been restored as a museum.

Latitude/Longitude: 41°09'N 71°33'W

Directions:  click here for map 

  • From the ferry landing get on Water St. and then take a right onto Spring St.

  • Take a left onto Ocean Ave.

  • Take a right onto Corn Neck Road.

  • Follow Corn Neck Road to the end at the state beach. From there you will need to walk about a mile over soft sand to the lighthouse.


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