National Register of Historic Places

Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse

Portsmouth, Bristol County, Rhode Island
Listed
March 29, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000282

About this property

Hog Island Shoal Light, built in 1901, is a sparkplug lighthouse on a shoal off of Hog Island, Rhode Island. It is located about 600 feet (180 m) southeast of the island, at the entrance to Mount Hope Bay. It stands on a circular concrete Foundation (engineering) set in about 10 feet (3.0 m) of water, and rising about 6 feet (1.8 m) above the water line. It was built to replace a light ship, and was the last light station formally established in the state. The lighthouse was automated in 1964. In 1988 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2006 the lighthouse was auctioned by the GSA (General Services Administration) as government surplus to a private buyer.

Location

Portsmouth, Bristol County, Rhode Island
41.63234, -71.27315

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 Historic Sites

Mount Hope Bridge
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1 mi
Bristol Ferry Lighthouse
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Blithewold
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1.6 mi
Bristol Waterfront Historic District
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2.1 mi
Bristol County Courthouse
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2.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Rhode Island – American Withdrawal
1778Revolutionary War
0.6 mi
Battle of Rhode Island Aug 29 1778
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When was Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse listed on the National Register?

Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse?

Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse?

The period of significance for Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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