Rose Island Lighthouse is thought to be haunted by the ghosts of cholera sufferers who were exiled here long ago and, possibly, a former lighthouse keeper named Charles Curtis. Witnesses say they've heard voices and footsteps, and a photo has turned up a reflection of a ghost.

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Rose Island
Newport, RI
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41.4954807, -71.3427032
County
Newport County County, Rhode Island
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Is Rose Island Lighthouse really haunted?
Visitors rate Rose Island Lighthouse at 70.6 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale.
Where is Rose Island Lighthouse located?
The address is Rose Island, Newport, RI. GPS coordinates: 41.4954807, -71.3427032.
What kind of haunted place is Rose Island Lighthouse?
Rose Island Lighthouse is listed under Lighthouses in our Rhode Island section.
What is the nearest town to Rose Island Lighthouse?
Jamestown, RI is the closest town, about 1.3 miles away, with Newport (1.6 mi.) and Newport East (3.2 mi.) also nearby.

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