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The majestic Mohegan Bluffs on
the southeast side of the Island
are one of the Island's enduring
vistas. You'll find Block Island
beaches provide plenty of oppor-
tunities for relaxing, swimming,
fishing or simple sightseeing.
Photo by Michael Melford
The original Native American name
for Block Island is "Manisses,"
meaning "Island of the Little God."
Later, Dutch explorer Adrian Block
saw these shores and the island was
named for him.
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