Point Judith in Narragansett in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Point Judith Light House

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2005

1. Point Judith Light House Marker

Inscription. Wooden Light House Established 1810
Destroyed by storm September 17, 1815 / present tower built 1857
51 feet above ground - 65 feet above water
Occulting white light - 15 second group / 17,300 candle power

A tribute to the fishermen of Galilee from
Leon M. "Brownie" Champlin and family.
National Register of Historic Places
May 30, 1988

Erected 1978 by Narragansett Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1930.

Location. 41° 21.693′ N, 71° 28.873′ W. Marker is in Narragansett, Rhode Island, in Washington County. It is in Point Judith. Marker is on Ocean Road (Rhode Island Route 108). Located on the Coast Guard Base in Point Judith. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Narragansett RI 02882, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The S.S. Black Point (within shouting distance of this marker); The Narragansett Pier (approx. 4.9 miles away); Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War (approx. 5.1 miles away); Griffin's Hollow (approx. 5.4 miles away); Carter Jackson Monument

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(approx. 6 miles away); Foundation of the Original Beavertail Lighthouse (approx. 7.4 miles away); The 1749 Foundation (approx. 7.4 miles away); The Assistant Keeper's House (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Narragansett.

Also see . . .
1. Point Judith Lighthouse. Lighthousefriends.com (Submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Point Judith Lighthouse. Inventory of Historic Light Stations (Submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Point Judith Lighthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2005

2. Point Judith Lighthouse

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2005

3. Point Judith Lighthouse

Point Judith Light House Keystone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2005

4. Point Judith Light House Keystone

Point Judith Light House Interpretive Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2005

5. Point Judith Light House Interpretive Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 758 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.