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The Southeast Lighthouse sits atop the Mohegan Bluffs, which rise precipitously to a height of almost 200 feet above sea level and span nearly 3 miles of the southern shore known as Block Island.

  • Question: When was the original Southeast Lighthouse built?
    • Answer: The original lighthouse and attached keeper's dwelling was built in 1829.
  • Question: What is unique about the design of the Southeast Lighthouse?
    • Answer: The Southeast Lighthouse design is notable for its Victorian and Gothic Revival influences, with the use of red brick on a foundation of granite blocks.
  • Question: How can guests access the Southeast Lighthouse?
    • Answer: The lighthouse is available for guests to explore seasonally, arriving by ferry, private boat, or via an aircraft.
  • Question: Are tours available at the Southeast Lighthouse?
    • Answer: Guided tours are available per request at the quaint shop at the tower's base.

122 Mohegan Trail, Block Island, RI, Phone: 401-466-5009

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