About this property
Castle Hill Lighthouse is located on Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island, at the end of the historic Ocean Drive. It is an active navigation aid for vessels entering the East Passage, between Conanicut Island and Aquidneck Island. The lighthouse has become a symbol of Newport, and a frequent site for wedding photos, proposals, and tourist photos.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 88000277. It was listed on March 29, 1988.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Castle Hill Lighthouse listed on the National Register?
Castle Hill Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Castle Hill Lighthouse?
Castle Hill Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Castle Hill Lighthouse?
The period of significance for Castle Hill Lighthouse is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Castle Hill Lighthouse?
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