Near Jamestown in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Foundation of the Original Beavertail Lighthouse
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2015
1. Foundation of the Original Beavertail Lighthouse Marker
Beavertail Lighthouse
Erected 1749
Third Lighthouse To
Be Established On
The Atlantic Coast
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 41° 26.947′ N, 71° 23.966′ W. Marker is near Jamestown, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker can be reached from Beavertail Road south of Clarkes Village Road, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in the Beavertail State Park, a short distance southeast of the existing lighthouse complex, on the crest of rock ridge, just above the waterfront. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jamestown RI 02835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The 1749 Foundation (here, next to this marker); The Granite Light Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); The Keeper's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fog Signal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Passage to Narragansett Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); The Assistant Keeper's House
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2015
2. Foundation of the Original Beavertail Lighthouse Marker
view of the marker affixed on the lower right hand corner of the foundation structure.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2015
3. Foundation of the Original Beavertail Lighthouse Marker
A more distant view of the marker affixed on the lower right hand corner of the foundation structure.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2015
4. Foundation of the Original Beavertail Lighthouse Marker
View of the original lighthouse foundation, and nearby historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2015
5. Beavertail Lighthouse as it Appears in 2015
View looking south of the Beavertail Lighthouse.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2015
6. Beavertail Lighthouse as it Appears in 2015
View looking north of the Beavertail Lighthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
