Fort Wetherill State Park
Fort Wetherill State Park is a public recreation area occupying 61.5 acres (24.9 ha) at the southeastern tip of Conanicut Island in the town of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The state park sits on the East Passage of Narragansett Bay opposite Fort Adams State Park. From 1901 through World War II, Fort Wetherill and Fort Adams were part of a string of coastal defenses designed to protect the bay's entrance points. The Fort Wetherill battery and training camp were acquired by the State of Rhode Island from the United States in 1972.[2] The park is used for sightseeing, scuba diving, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hiking.[3]
| Fort Wetherill State Park | |
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  Location in Rhode Island | |
| Location | Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°28′46″N 71°21′54″W[1] |
| Area | 61.5 acres (24.9 ha) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m)[1] |
| Established | 1972 |
| Governing body | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | Fort Wetherill State Park |
References
- "Fort Wetherill State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Fort Wetherill State Park History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
- "Fort Wetherill State Park". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
External links
- Fort Wetherill State Park Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
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