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Lakeside Drive, and Cooneymus Road. Isaac is buried to the east of the four corners in the Historical Indian Burial Ground. In 2011, the Block Island Historical Society dedicated the Block Island Manissean Ancestral Stone. In attendance at the unveiling ceremony were descendants of the Manisses Indians, with Tiondra White Rapids Martinez, a direct descendant of Isaac Church, opening the ceremony in their native tongue.
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the number of beavers and otters with which they would compensate the colonists for the deaths. They sought peace with the colonies and also requested help establishing concord with the Narragansetts, who bordered them to the east. The colonial authorities, in turn, demanded the people responsible for killing Stone and Norton, a promise not to interfere with colonial settlement in Connecticut, and 400 fathoms of
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ashore. Attached to the rock is a plaque naming the original settlers of Block Island. Coastguard Beach (or "the channel") is situated between the Great Salt Pond and the ocean on the north west side of the island. Ballard's Beach is on the south side of the Block Island Ferry Dock and jetty. Bluffs Beach (or Vail) is set at the bottom of Mohegan Bluffs.
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Mansion Beach, all of which are located on Corn Neck Road. North of Mansion Beach are Clayhead and Pots & Kettles. Clayhead is a set of cliffs which can be seen from the ferry in from Point Judith or New London. This area is rocky and contains iron-rich clay deposits, and is a popular area for shell and rock hunting.
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Block Island's record high temperature is 95 °F (35 °C) on August 26 and 27, 1948 and the record low is −11 °F (−24 °C) on January 16, 1994. The lowest high temperature on record was 8 °F (−13 °C) on December 31, 1962, and January 8, 1968, and the highest low temperature
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historic district. More information can be found in the following books concerning Block Island's old buildings, islanders, history, and ongoing efforts to conserve the land, together with a collection of 800 period photographs of the island spanning the 1870s to the 1980s and all by historian Robert
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visited Block Island, shortly before he was hanged for piracy. At Block Island, he was supplied by Mercy Sands (then Mrs. Raymond). The story has it that, for her hospitality, Kidd bade Mrs. Raymond to hold out her apron, into which he threw gold and jewels until it was full. After her husband Joshua
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In 1632, indigenous people (likely Western Niantics associated with the Pequots) killed colonial traders John Stone and Walter Norton, and the Pequots of eastern Connecticut were blamed. A Pequot delegation presented magistrates in Boston with two bushels of wampum and a bundle of sticks representing
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On August 26, 1995, a Cessna 185 seaplane carrying four people crashed while attempting to land in the waters off Old Harbor Beach, an area not normally used for seaplane landings. The plane cleared a dune but hit a power line, causing it to crash into a restaurant and hit a car at the island's only
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Bikes are a popular form of transportation on the island, as cars are generally discouraged. Additionally, mopeds are quite popular, especially with tourists, since they are easy to rent and drive. This popularity has led to over six moped rental shops on the island, but the same popularity and ease
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Every summer, the island hosts Block Island Race Week, a competitive, week-long sailboat race. On odd years, the event is held by the Storm Trysail Club, and on even years by the Block Island Race Week. Yachts compete in various classes, sailing courses in Block Island Sound and circumnavigating the
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and all the cornfields on the island. The expedition also shot every dog they could find, though the Niantic fled into the woods and the colonists killed fourteen people. Deciding that this murder spree and razing was insufficient, Endicott and his men sailed over to Fort Saybrook before going after
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display on the beach on the night of July 3. The parade is on the fourth and is judged by officials who give out prizes in three categories: family floats, company floats, and overall floats. They also give out one extra prize for the overall category which is the grand prize, consisting of $ 500.
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Of the 472 households 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.0% were non-families. 35.0% of households were one person and 12.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average
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Cow Cove, Settler's Rock, and Sandy Point make up the northernmost point of Block Island where the North Lighthouse is located. Settler's Rock is located at Cow Cove, where the settlers landed and swam to shore bringing with them the island's first cows, which they pushed off the boats and forced
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Every year, the island also hosts the Block Island Film Festival, an international film festival established in 2018 by journalist and filmmaker Cassius Shuman. The festival aims to promote independent works from local and international filmmakers, showcasing motion pictures, documentaries, short
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Isaac Church was the Island's last recorded full-blooded Manisses Indian; he died in 1886 at age 100. He was survived by one son and one daughter whose descendants still reside in Rhode Island today. The landmark Isaac's Corner is named in honor of him, located at the intersection of Center Road,
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One of the most popular celebrations on the island is the Fourth of July Parade. Anybody can enter a float into the parade, as long as it coordinates with the theme of that respective year. For example, the theme in 2016 was sports and recreation. In addition to the parade, there is a fireworks
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There are 17 miles of beach on Block Island. Crescent Beach can be viewed from the Pt. Judith Ferry and the New London Express Ferry on the way to the island. It contains five smaller beaches: Fred Benson Town Beach (popularly known as State Beach), Surf Beach, Scotch Beach, Rouse's Beach, and
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Walker and she has also been suggested as a very early abolitionist. She married sea captain James Sands (one of the original sixteen, as recorded by Settler's Rock) in 1645 and had possibly six children, including a daughter named Mercy, born 1663. In 1699, Scottish sailor
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The age distribution was 18.3% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
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The median household income was $ 44,779 and the median family income was $ 59,844. Males had a median income of $ 39,432 versus $ 28,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 29,188. About 8.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the
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is located at Sandy Point on the northern tip of Block Island. The North Lighthouse warns boaters of a sandbar extending from this end of the island. The surrounding dunes are part of the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, home to many species, including the
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technique. They migrated from forest to coastal areas to take advantage of seasonal resources. One modern researcher has theorized that indigenous groups may have established a settlement as early as 500 BC, although there is no consensus on that idea.
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was built in 1829, but it was replaced in 1837 after the original was washed out to sea. The ocean claimed the replacement lighthouse also, and the lighthouse that can be seen today was constructed in 1867. Construction began on Block Island's
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held every summer, that commemorates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. The event features a variety of activities, including parades, live performances, and educational workshops, promoting inclusivity and diversity on the island.
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The growing tensions among the tribes of the region in this time caused the Niantics to split into two divisions: the Western Niantics, who allied with the Pequots and Mohegans, and the Eastern Niantics, who allied with the
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navigational aid. The lighthouse was moved in 1993, in danger of falling off the bluffs due to erosion. In addition to offering tours of the tower, the lighthouse has a museum that is open during the summer season.
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gas station. All four people on the plane perished, as well as a woman who was sitting in her car as it was being fueled. The restaurant was destroyed by the impact of the plane and resulting fire.
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of the town was 97.82% White, 0.59% African American, 0.79% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.
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In 1972, the Block Island Conservancy was founded. The Conservancy and other environmental organizations are responsible for protecting over 40% of the island from development. In 1974,
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wreck 7 miles (11 km) east of the island, lying in 130 ft (40 m) of water. Recreational divers frequently visit the wreck, though at least three have died there.
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The population density was 103.8 inhabitants per square mile (40.08/km). There were 1,606 housing units at an average density of 165.0 per square mile (63.71/km). The
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The island has at least 40 restaurants, but most are closed outside of tourist season; mainland restaurants use New England Airlines to deliver food to the island.
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Block Island is a popular summer tourist destination known for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, and beaches. It is home to the historic lighthouses
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to pay for the murder. They took some Pequot children as hostages to ensure payment, with these incidents being seen as the initial events that led to the
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Rodman's Hollow is a 230-acre (93 ha) glacial outwash basin, near the southern shore of the island. The hollow has several walking trails.
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is located at the southeast corner of the island on the Mohegan Trail. The lighthouse was constructed in 1875 and remains to this day an active
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of use has led to many incidents over 40 years with reckless or bad drivers, meaning that moped accidents are a common problem on the island.
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During World War II, several artillery spotters were located on the island to direct fire from the heavy gun batteries at Fort Greene in
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In the late seventeenth century, an Englishwoman called New England's first woman doctor lived on Block Island. Her name was Sarah Sands
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mile (800 m) west of the airport during bad weather. The aircraft had just taken off and was on its way to White Plains, New York.
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Block Island was incorporated by the Rhode Island general assembly in 1672, and the island government adopted the name "New Shoreham".
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Parade, celebration, and fireworks. The island's population can triple over the normal summer vacation crowd. As of the
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includes Block Island on its list of "The Last Great Places", which consists of 12 sites in the Western Hemisphere.
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to "massacre all of the Native men on the island" and capture the women and children, who would then be sold into
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Shipwrecks - Northern Maritime Research - Northern Shipwrecks Database - Famous Shipwrecks of the Last 400 Years
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Harborside Inn was a restaurant and hotel on the south side of Block Island. It burned down in August 2023.
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The five turbines, each 600 ft (180 m) high, commenced commercial operation in December 2016.
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Block Island looking north over Block Island Sound. The coast of Rhode Island is seen in the distance.
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Block Island has no natural harbors; breakwaters were constructed in 1870 to form Old Harbor.
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History of the Pilgrims and Puritans: Their Ancestry and Descendants; Basis of Americanization
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The area around Block Island has been the site of numerous shipwrecks, including the Steamer
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built in the United States, is located 3 miles (4.8 km) from south-east of the island.
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is located near the downtown area and contains a broad array of Block Island artifacts.
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Between Land and Sea: Narragansett Bay and the Transformation of the New England Coast
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Block Island's weather is greatly influenced by the surrounding ocean. The climate is
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coastal archipelago, located approximately 9 miles (14 km) south of mainland
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Settler's Rock is the most northerly part of Block Island accessible to motorists
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The students of New Shoreham in grades kindergarten through 12th grade attend
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The Island Free Library was established in 1875 and is Block Island's only
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Block Island South East Lighthouse National Historic Landmark Nomination
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The Niantics defending themselves on Block Island in the summer of 1637
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Block Island was formed by the same receding glaciers that formed the
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struck a submerged rock off the island and ran aground. In 1992, the
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in his 1867 poem "The Wreck of the Palatine". In 1877, the freighter
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New Harbor was created in 1895 when a channel was dug to connect the
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was founded on October 23, 1765 and is located at 21 Water Street.
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Raymond died, Mercy moved with her family to what would become the
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household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.82.
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sighted the island in 1524 and named it "Claudia" in honor of
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on record was 76 °F (24 °C) on August 2, 1979. The
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Ratification of the United States Constitution: New Shoreham
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New Shoreham, Rhode Island with Old Harbor in the foreground
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On this 1614 map, Block Island is named "Adrianbloxeyland".
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during the end of the last ice age thousands of years ago.
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to the ocean through the northwestern side of the island.
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to avenge Oldham's murder. The expedition was ordered by
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The island is known for participating in the commercial
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Mourt's Relation: A Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth
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View of the Atlantic Ocean from a cliff on Block Island
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On July 5, 2006, a plane carrying three people crashed
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took place seven miles to the northeast of the island.
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In August, the Massachusetts authorities dispatched a
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The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island - Block Island
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A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present
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In 1636, John Gallup came across the boat of trader
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Beach waves near the National Hotel on Block Island
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The island is coterminous with the town of 8: 3318:. environmentsandsocieties.ucdavis.edu. 2011 2613:are located a short distance to the west of 4159:. 13 February 1907 – via NYTimes.com. 2888:Two submarines also sank off Block Island: 1917:(1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948–present) 570:and the pelts of 40 beavers and 30 otters. 414:. The island is named after Dutch explorer 5580:Islands of Washington County, Rhode Island 5360: 5346: 5338: 5007: 4801: 4787: 4779: 4402: 4388: 4380: 3388: 3386: 3366:Sawyer, Joseph Dillaway (1 January 1922). 2816:. The island airport is officially called 1909: 273: 25: 2977:Swimmers in smooth waters at Block Island 2714:Crescent Beach on Block Island July, 2015 664:clearly shows Block Island, indicated as 429:, on the northern tip of the island, and 4058: 4056: 4005:. The Nature Conservancy. 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Century History Company. pp.  2687:Offshore Wind Turbines, Block Island 836:National Register of Historic Places 762:View of southside Block Island from 4215:Martin, Douglas (August 15, 2009). 4102:Milkovits, Amanda (July 19, 2021). 3925:Alex Kuffner Journal Staff Writer. 2762:departing Block Island in July 2015 183:9.73 sq mi (25.2 km) 23:Town in Rhode Island, United States 4410:Municipalities and communities of 4084:. Block Island Chamber of Commerce 3645:"NOWData-NOAA Online Weather Data" 3494:History of New London, Connecticut 3376:–25 – via Internet Archive. 2955:(1928–1985), attorney and radical 444:Popular events include the annual 283: 14: 3213:Providence, RI : The Islands 5321: 4352:Block Island Chamber of Commerce 4205:; retrieved on October 30, 2007. 4189:; retrieved on October 30, 2007. 4082:"Rentals Bikes, Cars and Mopeds" 3752:; retrieved on October 22, 2007. 3736:Daytripper's Guide: Block Island 3726:; retrieved on October 23, 2007. 3588:; retrieved on October 30, 2007. 3427:Zinn, Howard (4 February 2003). 3283:; retrieved on October 23, 2007. 3034: 3018: 3006: 2994: 2982: 2970: 2577:Block Island Pride is an annual 876:KBID, Block Island State Airport 850:which protected the entrance to 797:New Harbor - The Great Salt Pond 61: 46: 5570:Coastal islands of Rhode Island 4413:Washington County, Rhode Island 4130:. users.ids.net. Archived from 3393:Robert M. Downie (2011-11-16). 2859:in 1907. The 1738 wreck of the 2574:films and student short films. 16:For the meteorite on Mars, see 4284:Bernard, Sarah (3 June 2002). 3449:– via Internet Archive. 3108:"One of the last great places" 1394:Precipitation totals in inches 410:, Rhode Island and is part of 1: 4064:"Block Island Ferry Homepage" 3975:Passy, Charles (2015-08-26). 3601:. harborchurchblockisland.org 3044:off southeast of Block Island 2320:Average snowfall inches (cm) 418:, and the town was named for 4357:Block Island Tourism Council 4347:Block Island Times Newspaper 4269:Whitman, Herbert S. (1982). 3765:. nature.org. 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Block Island meteorite
Block Island looking north over Block Island Sound. The coast of Rhode Island is seen in the distance.
Official seal of New Shoreham, Rhode Island
Narragansett people
41°10′11″N 71°34′48″W / 41.16972°N 71.58000°W / 41.16972; -71.58000
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Montauk Point
Washington County
Adriaen Block
Shoreham, Kent
Block Island North Light
Block Island Southeast Light
Atlantic flyway
The Nature Conservancy
Fourth of July

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