North Lighthouse, Live Cam - Block Island, RI USA - Live Camera

North Lighthouse, Live Cam - Block Island, RI USA

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Admire the scenic views from the North Lighthouse on Block Island in Rhode Island, USA. The lighthouse offers a stunning panorama of the surrounding coastline. Enjoy the beauty of this historic landmark captured by the BostonAndMaineLive camera.

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Humidity: 87 % Wind: 7 m/s

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Information About the City :

New Shoreham is the only town in the State of Rhode Island that is located on an island, Block Island.

The town is named after the English explorer Thomas New Shoreham, who visited the island in 1641.

Block Island was originally inhabited by the Narragansett Native American tribe.

The island was first settled by Europeans in 1658, when a group of English colonists from Plymouth Colony established a community there.

New Shoreham served as a base for privateers during the American Revolution.

The town was incorporated in 1672.

The main industry in New Shoreham is tourism.

The town is home to several historical sites, including the Block Island Southeast Lighthouse, the North Lighthouse, and the Surf Hotel.

New Shoreham is also home to several beaches, including Mansion Beach, Mohegan Bluffs, and Crescent Beach.

The town is served by the Block Island Ferry, which provides ferry service to and from the mainland.

The population of New Shoreham is about 1,000 people.

The town is located in Washington County.

New Shoreham is part of the Second Congressional District of Rhode Island.

The town is governed by a town council.

New Shoreham is the home of the Block Island Race Week, one of the premier sailing events in the United States.