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Transfer of Block Island

New Shoreham, Rhode Island
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Block Island was transferred from Newport County to Washington County on September 17, 1963.
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New Shoreham, Rhode Island · United States

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To your left is the Great Salt Pond, the jewel of Block Island.
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Block Island Southeast Light
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Block Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Block Island North Light
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Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
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