Roger Wheeler State Beach

Roger W. Wheeler State Beach (formerly and still sometimes referred to as Sand Hill Cove) is a public recreation area covering 27 acres (11 ha) on Block Island Sound in the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.[2] The area offers picnicking, ocean swimming, and a playground.[3]

Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
Location in Rhode Island
LocationNarragansett, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates41°22′15″N 71°29′48″W[1]
Area27 acres (11 ha)[2]
Elevation13 ft (4.0 m)[1]
Established1929
Governing bodyRhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
WebsiteRoger W. Wheeler State Beach

History

The beach became state property when it was seized from Tory sympathizers during the American Revolutionary War. Known as Sand Hill Cove, it became Rhode Island's first state beach when 27 acres were transferred to Metropolitan Park Commission in 1929. In 1970, the beach was renamed in honor of Captain Roger W. Wheeler (1907-1969), the founder of the Rhode Island State Life-Saving System.[4]

References
  1. "Captain Roger W Wheeler State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Roger Wheeler State Beach History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Archived from the original on July 25, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  3. "Roger W. Wheeler State Beach". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  4. "Roger W. Wheeler State Beach History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
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