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Poplar Point Light

Wickford (North Kingstown), Rhode Island

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Location: Wickford Harbor

Nearest town: Wickford (North Kingstown)

41 34 16 N
71 26 21 W

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Accessibility: This lighthouse is not open to the public. It is best viewed from the water.

Station established: 1831; Present lighthouse built: 1831; Discontinued: 1882

Construction material: Wood

Height of focal plane: 48 feet

Optic: Fifth-order Fresnel (1855) (removed)

Lighthouse is privately owned

THIS PROPERTY IS NOW FOR SALE (as of January 24, 2010). See these sites for information:

www.lighthousepartnersllc.com

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Wickford Village

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