Pomham Rocks Light
Cyberlights Lighthouses - Pomham Rocks

 

Pomham Rocks Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1871

Is the Light operational? NO

Year Light First Lit: 1871

Year Deactivated: 1974

Shape: Octagonal on square house

Tower Height: 40  ft.

Original Optic: 6th Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: Modern Optic (2006)

Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
     Year Constructed: 1871
      Number of Stories: 2
      Architectural Style: 2nd Empire
      Construction Materials: Wood



Pomham Rocks Light
Providence, RI.

Cyberlights Lighthouses - Pomham Rocks

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Last Visited: September, 2001

History/Info:
Pomham Rocks Light sits on a small island on the eastern side of the Providence River called, aptly enough, Pomham Rocks. The lighthouse was active until 1974. The lighthouse and island are now own by the Exxon/Mobil Oil Company.

Latitude/Longitude: 41°47.6'N 71°22.8'W

Directions:  click here for map 

  • In Providence take Route 195. Once on 195 take exit 4.

  • At the end of the ramp keep right and get on the Veteran's Memorial Parkway.

  • Go for about a mile. At the top of the hill there will be a parking lot on your right. Park there.

  • Get on the rail trail bike/walking path and walk for another mile or so. This will bring you right past the lighthouse.


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