National Register of Historic Places

Bristol Ferry Lighthouse

Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island
Listed
February 25, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001696

About this property

Bristol Ferry Light is a historic lighthouse in Bristol, Rhode Island. It is located on the shores of Narragansett Bay at Bristol Point, the northern land point of Mount Hope Bay at the base of the Mount Hope Bridge. The two-story square brick lighthouse was built in 1855, along with an attached 1+1⁄2-story brick keeper's house. Its use was discontinued in 1927 with the construction of the Mount Hope Bridge, and a replacement automated beacon across Ferry Road. A ferry operated between Bristol and Aquidneck Island before the bridge was built, and the light assisted the ferry service. The Bristol Ferry Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, at which time it was a private residence.

Location

Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island
41.64323, -71.25984

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Bristol Ferry Lighthouse listed on the National Register?

Bristol Ferry Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Bristol Ferry Lighthouse?

Bristol Ferry Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bristol Ferry Lighthouse?

The period of significance for Bristol Ferry Lighthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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