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Landmark: North LighthouseCity: New Shoreham
Country: USA Rhode Island
Continent: North America
North Lighthouse, New Shoreham, USA Rhode Island, North America
Overview
Perched on the wind-swept northern cliffs of Block Island, Rhode Island, the North Lighthouse-also called Block Island North Light-keeps watch over the sea, meanwhile built in 1867, it still guides ships cresting the waves from Long Island Sound and the Atlantic, kind of The tall white tower rises like a pillar above the cliffs, its black lantern cutting sharply against the green rock and the deep blue sea, what’s more the lighthouse rises from a rugged bluff, ringed by windswept grass and jagged stone where waves hiss below.Compared with Southeast Lighthouse, the tower’s design is plain and focused on purpose-built for clear visibility, not showy detail, moreover close by, the keeper’s quarters still show off their 19th‑century charm-red brick walls warm in the sun, pitched roofs, and wood trim that blends easily with the trees around them.If I’m being honest, Visitors can stroll the cliffside paths and take in wide Atlantic views-the white flash of sails far off, the crash of waves curling against the rocks below, besides people often come to the lighthouse grounds to picnic or sit quietly, the breeze carrying the scent of salt and grass, while benches are placed just right for taking in the view.Believe it or not, minute informational plaques share the story of how the lighthouse was built, how it guided ships through foggy nights, and why it mattered for keeping sailors guarded, in conjunction with wildlife and Photography The northern cliffs draw seabirds-gulls and terns mostly-that wheel and cry above the lighthouse, wings flashing white against the wind.Photographers love the light just after sunrise or before dusk, when the sun warms the tower’s pale stone and stretches murky, cool shadows over the cliffs, and the obscure lantern, the white tower, and the vivid blue ocean collide in sharp contrast, turning every view into a scene you can’t forget-like light glinting off waves under a clear sky, a little The North Lighthouse at Block Island carries its maritime past in every weathered stone, standing with a quiet, steadfast strength against the salt wind, at the same time perched high on the cliffs with sweeping views of the sea and weathered classical buildings still standing, it invites visitors to feel both the wild pull of nature and the island’s deep nautical roots.
Author: Tourist Landmarks
Date: 2025-11-05
