Conanicut Island, Island in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, United States
Conanicut Island spans 24.46 square kilometers and forms the second largest landmass in Narragansett Bay, connected by two major bridges to mainland Rhode Island.
The island received its name from Chief Canonicus of the Narragansett tribe, who established their largest New England cemetery on this territory.
The seal of Jamestown depicts a sheep, reflecting the island's early colonial history when English settlers used the land for sheep grazing in 1638.
The Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge and Jamestown-Verrazano Bridge provide direct access to Newport and North Kingstown, making the island readily accessible.
A natural formation called a tombolo connects the main section of Conanicut Island to its southwestern extension, creating a distinctive geographical feature.
Location: Jamestown
Capital city: Jamestown
GPS coordinates: 41.51670,-71.38330
Latest update: April 8, 2025 14:56
Naval War College
4.5 km
Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
3.9 km
Fort Wetherill
4.9 km
Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge
2.1 km
Clingstone
4.6 km
Beavertail State Park
7.6 km
Castle Hill Light
6.3 km
Beavertail Lighthouse
7.6 km
Rose Island Light
4.1 km
Fort Getty
3.2 km
Naval War College Museum
4.7 km
Horsehead-Marbella
4.6 km
Conanicut Island Light
6.4 km
Fort Wetherill State Park
4.4 km
Plum Beach Light
2.4 km
Fort Hamilton Historic District
4.2 km
Dutch Island Light
2.8 km
Artillery Park
2.4 km
Watson Farm
475 m
Luce Hall
4.7 km
Windmill Hill Historic District
1.3 km
President's House
4.7 km
Shoreby Hill Historic District
2.3 km
Mackeral Cove Beach
3.1 km
Jamestown Windmill
777 m
Jamestown Bridge
2.1 km
Sunset Beach
4 km
Plum Point Beach
3.3 kmReviews
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