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Sakonnet Light Station

Little Compton, Rhode Island • Newport County

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About This Property

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Sakonnet Light Station is a picturesque lighthouse located at the mouth of Narragansett Bay in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Its distinctive conical tower and attached keepers' dwelling represent a classic example of lighthouse architecture.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
2/10/1983
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Architecture; Maritime History
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 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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