Rose Island Lighthouse
Newport, RI · Lighthouses
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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Geographic Information
- Address
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Rose Island
Newport, RI
Get Directions » - GPS
- 41.4954807, -71.3427032
- County
- Newport County County, Rhode Island
- Nearest Towns
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- Jamestown, RI (1.3 mi.)
- Newport, RI (1.6 mi.)
- Newport East, RI (3.2 mi.)
- Middletown, RI (4.4 mi.)
- Melville, RI (7.0 mi.)
- Narragansett Pier, RI (7.3 mi.)
- North Kingstown, RI (7.4 mi.)
- Portsmouth, RI (8.8 mi.)
- Wakefield-Peacedale, RI (8.8 mi.)
- Kingston, RI (9.4 mi.)
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Quick Answers
- 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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