National Register of Historic Places
Block Island South East Light
Block Island South East Light is a historic place in New Shoreham, Washington County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1997, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 97001264.
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Block Island South East Light
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About this place
What is Block Island South East Light?
Block Island Southeast Light is a lighthouse located on Mohegan Bluffs at the southeastern corner of Block Island, Rhode Island. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1997 as one of the most architecturally sophisticated lighthouses built in the United States in the 19th century.
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Listing details
- Name
- Block Island South East Light
- City
- New Shoreham
- County
- Washington County
- State
- Rhode Island
- Listed on the National Register
- September 25, 1997
- NRIS reference number
- 97001264
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.15358, -71.55197
When was Block Island South East Light listed on the National Register?
Block Island South East Light was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1997.
Where is Block Island South East Light located?
Block Island South East Light is located in New Shoreham, Washington County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.15358, -71.55197. See the map above.
Is Block Island South East Light a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Block Island South East Light is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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