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Fort Wetherill State Park (Conanicut Island - Jamestown)

USA / Rhode Island / Jamestown / Conanicut Island - Jamestown
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Fort Wetherill was named March 24, 1900 in honor of the late Captain Alexander M. Wetherill, 8th U.S. Infantry, killed in action, July 1. 1895, at San Juan, Santiago, Cuba.

A subpost of Fort Adams.

Fort Wetherill has been a popular sight for viewing the numerous Tall Ship Events and America’s Cup Races. The area is also a major attraction for scuba diving, with Diving Clubs from New York State, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island using the facilities at the boat ramp year round. Additionally, the park offers family and group picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking and exploring on the park’s 61.5 acres of property.

Formerly home to a caretaking detachment, 10th Coast Artillery from 1924 to 1941.

www.riparks.com/fortweth.htm
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Coordinates:   41°28'44"N   71°21'47"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago