Fort Wetherill is an abandoned fort in Rhode Island that was built in 1895. It was abandoned in 1945, and it's now a Rhode Island state park, as well as a favorite spot for thrill-seekers and graffiti artists looking to make their mark. The fort sits at the easternmost point of Conanicut Island, with a stunning view of the entrance to Narragansett Bay. A photographer explored the grounds, and what they photographed is nothing short of absolutely entrancing - and a little bit spooky.
Standing on Jamestown's rocky shore, this once-proud fort now sits abandoned to nature and the elements.
Where troops once stood their posts, weeds and graffiti now dominate the scene.
The above structure was once a gun emplacement for an M1900 gun at the fort.
If you look closely, you may see the ghost of a WWII soldier still patrolling the grounds at Fort Wetherill.
Is Fort Wetherill haunted? While it may not be the most haunted place in Rhode Island, there have been enough unexplained experiences and alleged ghost sights to make you wonder.
Although signs warn visitors of the danger, that doesn't stop brave souls from exploring this grim site.
Creepy graffiti is the main attraction at the fort these days.
Fort Wetherill was the largest fort on Narragansett Bay.
It is now a Rhode Island state park perfect for ghost hunters looking to explore abandoned forts in Rhode Island.
Have you ever visited this abandoned fort in Rhode Island? If you haven't, make sure to check it out! How about other abandoned sites here in Rhode Island? List your discoveries in the comments below. We love hearing from you, so make sure to tell us your creepiest tales. The spookier, the better. After all, Rhode Island is a ridiculously haunted place... or so they say.
Here's another abandoned relic, and it could be one of the most haunted places in Rhode Island! Explore it, and its eerie history, if you dare!
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