Fort Wetherill

United States, Rhode Island

Fort Wetherill

LocationUnited States, Rhode Island
RegionRhode Island
TypeState Park
Coordinates41.4818°, -71.3677°
Established1972
Area0.25
Nearest CityJamestown, RI (1 mi)
Major CityNewport, RI (4 mi)

About Fort Wetherill

61.5 acres on southeastern tip of Conanicut Island, Jamestown. Former coastal defense, acquired August 16, 1972. Popular for scuba diving