Online Highways Home > Rhode Island > Jamestown Jamestown is located in Newport County. Historic Jamestown, on Cananicut island, is accessible by bridges from Newport on the east and from the mainland at Plum Point on Hwy 138 on the west. Burned by the British in 1775, the city still boasts several historic homes. The original Beavertail Lighthouse at the southern tip of the island was established in 1749. The site is one of the oldest lighthouse locations in the country. The present lighthouse, closed to visitors, was built in 1856. A pictorial display at the assistant lightkeeper's house chronicles the history of lighthouses. In addition, the town boasts military and agricultural interest. Three U.S. forts guard the entrance to Narragansett Bay. Jamestown is part of the Providence-Fall River-Warwick metro area. Highways, Byways, and Scenic Drives Conanicut Island | History Old Windmill | Public Libraries Jamestown Philomenian Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Bay Voyage | Residential and Commercial Real Estate Rhode Island Real Estate Buyer Agency | Rhode Island State Parks Beavertail State Park | Fort Wetherill State Park | Shopping Kay Worden Bronze Sculptures | Sports and Sporting Events Amcup 12 | See more Rhode Island Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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6degrees2slush "Moved some rocks out of the shoulder of the road heading up to Jamestown.Pedaled 10 ft and several more started to make there way down."
tiana_trakstar "hit up the stores...might be headin to the Jamestown Outlet mall..then lata party party party"
jerard "Going for a ride. Old Stage loop via Jamestown. 65 degrees in Boulder even as we're 6 weeks into the ski season in Colorado."
AboutYouDesigns "Gallery Of The Day : Jamestown Rough Rider Rodeo Saturday Perf. http://bit.ly/5lqm30"
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chrismoffo "Are these the original settlers at Jamestown? http://pic.gd/587777 #BlacksburgBlackout"
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Scuzzii "walking by jamestown watching a dad watching his little boy and girl peeing on a tree"
neilkonitzer "Ran 5 miles at Jamestown HS track while dad and Corina walked with Ryleigh in the stroller."
CandlelightRed "Tonight! Shawbuck's in Jamestown NY! Lots of new jager swag to giveaway! Come out and get yours!"
JimmieKnight "Good luck to Alyssa Bossler and Katie Conlon as they represent Jamestown College at the NAIA Cross Country Championship today! Go Jimmies!"
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