Fort Barton Marker

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Tiverton in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Fort Barton

By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

1. Fort Barton Marker

Inscription.
Through the unrelenting efforts of Dr. James W. Holt, Jr. Fort Barton was preserved. It was given to the town of Tiverton by the Newport Historical Society in 1968. In 1777 the site was fortified by the colonial army to defend against British troops then occupying Aquidneck Island, and from here was launched an ill-fated invasion in 1778, which came to be known as the Battle of Rhode Island. The restoration of the redoubt and the development of adjacent woodland trails was planned and implemented by Dr. Holt.

This plaque not only honors this site as a historic monument, but honors Dr. Holt’s efforts and achievements on behalf of the town.
Dedicated August 18, 2001

Erected 2001.

Location. 41° 37.535′ N, 71° 12.46′ W. Marker is in Tiverton, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Highland Road and Lawton Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Highland Road. Click for map. Marker is located on a walking trail at Fort Barton, across the street from Tiverton Town Hall. Marker is in this post office area: Tiverton RI 02878, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named Fort Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); Holt’s Trail (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Portsmouth Compact (approx. 2 miles away); Butts Hill Fort (approx. 2.3 miles away); W 3 R (approx. 2.4 miles away); Battle of Rhode Island 1778 (approx. 2.9 miles away); Garden of New England (approx. 2.9 miles away); Site of the Battle of Rhode Island (approx. 3.1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Tiverton.

By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

2. Fort Barton Marker

More about this marker. The marker is a bronze plaque with a 13-star flag at the top.

Also see . . . The Battle of Rhode Island. Account of the battle from the n2genealogy website. (Submitted on October 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

Marker on the Fort Barton Trail Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

3. Marker on the Fort Barton Trail

Fort Barton Redoubts Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

4. Fort Barton Redoubts

By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

5. Fort Barton

The fortifications of Fort Barton and an observation tower can be seen in this photo.

By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

6. Fort Barton

Fort Barton is seen here from the road. the trail where the marker is located begins at the left of the photo.

By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

7. Fort Barton

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 231 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.