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Landmarks and Towers

Rhode Island’s architectural and natural landmarks range from historic civic buildings to high-altitude observation points. This selection includes the 1773 Market House and the 1871 Pomham Rocks Light, a restored Victorian lighthouse. It features Jerimoth Hill, the state's highest natural point at 812 feet, alongside specialized structures like the Chopmist Fire Lookout Station, which served as a secret radio intercept site during WWII. Monuments like the Providence College Veritas Flame and the Cumberland Veteran's Memorial provide insight into local heritage and institutional history.

Market House

The Market House is a historic three-story brick market house in Market Square, in the College Hill, a neighborhood of Providence, Rhode…

Jerimoth Hill

Jerimoth Hill is the highest point in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is the lowest state highpoint in New England.

Pomham Rocks Light

Restored 1871 Victorian-style lighthouse located on an island in the Providence River. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a significant maritime landmark in East Providence.

Chopmist Fire Lookout Station

Historic fire tower in Scituate that served as a secret FCC radio intercept station during World War II. Its unique atmospheric conditions allowed it to monitor long-distance German and Japanese transmissions.

Tunk Hill Fire Tower

Steel observation tower situated on Tunk Hill near the Scituate Reservoir, historically utilized for forest fire detection and monitoring the surrounding watershed.

Cumberland Veteran's Memorial

A dedicated commemorative site in Cumberland honoring local residents who served in the United States military across various historical conflicts.

Providence College Veritas Flame

A symbolic monument located on the Providence College campus, representing the Dominican motto of "Veritas" (Truth) through a stylized torch and flame design.