Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island
Location Type
Other
Activity Level
(4/5)
Coordinates
41.497046, -71.367276
Description
The historic fort is believed to be the home of a phantom black dog, seen here since the Revolutionary War era. When the British took over the fort in 1776, they were menaced by a terrifying black dog prowling the place, and a black dog symbolizes death in British folklore. …