Where is Goat Island RI?
Where is Goat Island RI? of Newport Goat Island is a small island in Narragansett Bay and is part of the city of Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. The island is connected to the Easton's Point neighborhood via a causeway bridge. It is home to the Newport Harbor Light (1842), residences, a restaurant, event space, and hotel. Why is it called Goat Island Rhode Island? In colonial times, goats grazed on this island and gave it its name. 'Several' pirates were hanged nearby and buried on the island in its early history, (see Gravelly Point at the west end of Long...