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Gould Island Light

Rhode Island

About this place

This charming 1889 lighthouse stands sentinel in Narragansett Bay off Jamestown, Rhode Island. Originally built to guide vessels through the East Passage, the light served mariners for decades before being deactivated. The modest white tower with its distinctive red roof exemplifies classic New England lighthouse architecture.

Visiting: The lighthouse is not open to the public and cannot be climbed, as Gould Island remains privately restricted. However, the structure is visible from the water and nearby shorelines.

Photography: Golden hour provides the best lighting, with morning shots from the Jamestown side capturing the lighthouse against the eastern sky.

Nearby: Explore Fort Wetherill State Park, Beavertail Lighthouse, and the quaint shops of Jamestown village, all within easy driving distance.

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