Tiverton in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Fort Barton
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. Fort Barton Marker
The earthen mounds on this site are the original fortifications that defended Tiverton against British forces that occupied Aquidneck Island. With hand tools & human toil colonists dug the breastworks then pulled artillery pieces up the hill to the redoubt.
Please enoy your visit in a way that preserves the sanctity of the place.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 37.518′ N, 71° 12.425′ W. Marker is in Tiverton, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Highland Road and Lawton Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on a walking trail at Fort Barton, across the street from Tiverton Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 360 Highland Rd, Tiverton RI 02878, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Holt’s Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); Portsmouth Compact (approx. 2 miles away); Butts Hill Fort (approx. 2.4 miles away); W 3 R (approx. 2˝ miles away); Battle of Rhode Island 1778
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Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Rhode Island. (Submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Fort Barton Woods & Revolutionary War Redoubt. Map of the Fort Barton area. (Submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
2. Fort Barton Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Observation Tower at Fort Barton
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
4. Fort Barton Earthworks
The earthworks of Fort Barton are seen here from the observation tower. The marker is also visible along the trail.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
5. View from the Observation Tower
Aquidneck Island, which was occupied by the British at the start of the Battle of Rhode Island, as seen from the observation tower.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
6. Fort Barton
This view of Fort Barton is from the Town Hall. The trail on which the marker is located is to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
