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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rvawx "@juliawb Yep! The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry is also shut down, and the Midtown Tunnel is closed. There are vehicle limits on the CBBT."
FreeListSF "Jamestown Pellet Stove (concord / pleasant hill / martinez): This pellet stove is working however the people wh.. http://bit.ly/40OTID"
LCarlsonRealtor "Getting tired of Noreaster Ida!! Roads, tunnels, bridges and the Jamestown Ferry all closed! I can't get out of the county!"
hospicepharmacy "First Choice HH & #Hospice November 16 6:30 pm Fall Remembrance for Utah County 3352 North 100 East #Provo, Utah The Courtyard at Jamestown"
M_LynchHoffmann "RT @TammyLynch: Latest Jamestown Foundation Blog "Political Farce and Fantasy Cripple Ukraine," http://tinyurl.com/ybesblu"
TWCi "Service at the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry has been suspended through evening rush hour."
heraldprogress "Heading south? Route 17 James River Bridge CLOSED; Route 58 Midtown Tunnel CLOSED; Route 31-Jamestown Scotland Ferry SUSPENDED SERVICE."
TammyLynch "Latest Jamestown Foundation Blog "Political Farce and Fantasy Cripple Ukraine," http://tinyurl.com/ybesblu"
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