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Beavertail Light

Jamestown, Rhode Island • Newport County

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About This Property

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Beavertail Light is Rhode Island's oldest lighthouse, standing as a beacon on the rocky shores of Jamestown since its original construction in 1749. Its enduring presence has guided mariners for centuries through treacherous waters.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
7.4
Listed Date
12/12/1977
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Science; Architecture; Maritime History; Invention
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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