settler's rock

Settler's Rock is in the parking area for the lighthouse - it is in a very scenic area and is worth taking the time to read. It would be easy to have a picnic between the lighthouse and the rock - very pretty.

We stopped at the rock on the way out to the lighthouse, and except for the presence of the lighthouse, this area likely has changed little since 1661. It is wild and beautiful.

went here on one of our hiking expeditions-Took pictures of the rock with the writings on itworth a look but really most enjoyed watching the water more

You will find this located on the north end of the island, and it can be quite windy with blowing sand at times.

Historic Landmark that's worth the moped trip to the North End. There's a small parking area to park mopeds and cars so that it's easy to get out and walk to enjoy the surrounding area. A little further down from the rock is the Lighthouse as well. Picturesque area

Settlers’ Rock is located at Cow Cove on Corn Neck Road about a mile before the Block Island North Lighthouse. The best ways to get there are by bicycle, moped, or taxi as it’s near the north end of the island. It’s in a picturesque setting with the ocean in the background. It is to Block Island what Plymouth Rock is to Plymouth, MA. The island was settled by sixteen Massachusetts Puritan families that wanted a place to live free of religious persecution. They chose Block Island because of its isolation and absence of good harbors and despite its inhospitable environment, hostile natives, and nearly-barren soil. They did not want to be followed to their new settlement. In 1660, they purchased the island from Capt. John Endicott’s group that had purchased it from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1658. Their barque for transporting cattle to the island sailed from Braintree, MA in April 1661. Their shallop, built by Simon Ray and Samuel Dearing, took on passengers at Taunton. In the spring 1662, they arrived at their new island home. This monument lists the names of the original settlers and marks the spot where they came ashore. To get their barque in closer to shore, they pushed the cattle overboard and had them swim ashore. So, the cows were actually the first members of their group to land at this spot. And, that’s how Cow Cove got its name. Settlers’ Rock was placed in 1911 by descendants of the original settlers.The top marker reads:SETTLERS’ ROCK RE-DEDICATED FOR THE TRICENTENNIAL JUNE 17th A.D. 1961The bottom marker reads:1661 - 1911THIS STONE WAS PLACED HERE SEPTEMBER 2D A.D. 1911, BY THE CITIZENS OF NEW SHOREHAM, TO COMMEMORATE THE TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PURCHASE AND SETTLEMENT OF BLOCK ISLAND, BY THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS, WHO LANDED AT THIS POINT:ORIGINAL SETTLERS: THOMAS TERRY, JOHN CLARKE, WILLIAM JUD, SAMUEL DEARING, SIMON RAY, WILLIAM TOSH, TORMUT ROSE, WILLIAM BARKER, DANIEL CUMBALL, WILLIAM COHOONE, DUNCAN MACK WILLIAMSON, JOHN RATHBUN, EDWARD VORCE (JUN.), TRUSTRUM DODGE (SEN.), NICHOLAS WHITE, WILLIAM BILLINGS, JOHN ACKURSORIGINAL PURCHASERS: RICHARD BILLINGUM, SAMUEL DEARING, NATHANIEL WINSLOW, TORMUT ROSE, EDWARD VORCE, JOHN RATHBUN, THOMAS FAXSON, RICHARD ALLIS, PHILLIP WARTON, JOHN GLOVER, THOMAS TERRY, JAMES SANDS, HUGH WILLIAMS, JOHN ALCOCK, PETER GEORGE, SIMON RAYIf you found this review helpful, kindly click YES below.

Site of the original settlers landing, park here and walk north to the sandspit that forms the north end of the island. You'll pass the north lighthouse, and see the convergence of the waters of Block Island Sound and the open Atlantic Ocean. There are lots of gulls filling the air with their calls, and the pebbly beach is great for finding flotsam. On the changing tide, the current at the end can be dangerous, so stay in knee-deep water or shallower.

Like most attractions on Block Island this area at the North Light is just teaming with Natural beauty.Settlers Rock marks the spot where the original purchasers and settlers came ashore in 1661. The cove is called Cow Cove.Across from Cow Cove is beautiful Sachem Pond, and if you follow the coastline North just a bit, you will be at the North Lighthouse and the North Point.This piece of property is also a bird sanctuary managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

It'd be a bit of a bike ride, and was a decent moped ride (10 minutes) out to the very North End of the island where the Settler's Rock is, but make the trip b/c its worth it. The rock is cool to look at, but the beach / nature preserve there is also beautiful, and if you walk the whole length, there's a lighthouse at the end of it. Nice place to hang out for a while once you get there.

Cool thing to visit if your out and about. I say rent the moped and crise around the island until you find this, If you like history go see it

To think that settlers arrived here with their cows swimming behind was amazing to learn, gives a new perspective on original settlers.

Ok to look at combine with the walk to lighthouse. Younger groups loved the name of the 9th person to land at that spot on the island.I would suggest scooter car or bike, walking will take a while to get there.

We rented beach cruiser bikes from Moped Man and rode out to Settler's Rock - gorgeous view of the ocean and North Lighthouse. Wonderful and worth it!

Loved this spot, really fantastic, but be aware that no swimming is permitted because of riptides -- wish we had known this before trekking out here. It's a strenuous bike ride.

Settler's Rock is just a small historic marker but it is found at the very northern tip of Block Island, a spectacular natural spot where you walk along the rocky beach to the North Light. Great place for star-gazing at night and to see the flickering lights from the mainland. Beautiful.