Nayatt Point Lighthouse, Rhode Island

During the early 18th century Providence, Rhode Island grew as a center of commerce and transportation. The need to mark the approach to the city with navigational aids was critical and in May 1828 Congress responded by appropriating $3,500 to build a lighthouse in Narragansett Bay at the entrance of the Providence River. The site chosen for construction of the lighthouse was Nayatt Point across from the shoal protruding from Conimicut Point on the opposite shore. Land for the project was purchased in June 1828.

The Nayatt Point dwelling was cared for by a custodian until it was sold at an auction in 1890 for $4,000. It has remained in private ownership since. In February 1988 the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Nayatt Point Lighthouse currently has a light from an old lightship in its lantern but is not an official aid to navigation. Although it can be viewed from the road and the Bay it remains private property.

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The Nayatt Point dwelling was cared for by a custodian until it was sold at an auction in 1890 for $4,000. It has remained in private ownership since. In February 1988 the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Nayatt Point Lighthouse currently has a light from an old lightship in its lantern but is not an official aid to navigation. Although it can be viewed from the road and the Bay it remains private property.

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Nayatt Point Lighthouse, Rhode Island