History/Info:
Replacing two previous towers built in 1810 and 1816, this 51-foot tall octagonal pyramidal tower, built in 1857,  is made of granite block. Located on the west side of the entrance to Narragansett Bay and the north side of the east entrance to Block Island Sound, this light is now on the grounds of a Coast Guard station. At one time a keeper's dwelling was attached to the tower, but is now gone. The present Coast Guard buildings were built in 1937.

Source: Internet Public Library

Hours:
The grounds of the lighthouse are open to the public and offer fine views of the Bay. The tower itself is not accessible.

Latitude/Longitude: 41°22'N 71°29'W

Directions:  click here for map        

• From Interstate 95, take exit 8 onto Route 4 south.

• Follow Route 4 south to Route 1. Get onto Route 1 south.

• Stay on Route 1 for 6.5 miles and take the exit for Route 108 south.

• Take 108 south for 4.7 miles and turn right onto Ocean Rd.

• Follow Ocean Road appx. 1 mile to the end at the lighthouse.