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

Hunter House

54 Washington Street

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

1. Hunter House Marker

Inscription. has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1968

Erected 1968 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 41° 29.552′ N, 71° 19.255′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Washington Street, Newport RI 02840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sarah Kendall House (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Southwick House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John Warren House (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. John Wanton House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); 45 Elm Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheffield Huntington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Robinson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Simpson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

2. Hunter House Marker

The marker can be seen here to the right of the doorway.

West Side of the Hunter House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

3. West Side of the Hunter House

Built in 1748, this house was the headquarters of French Admiral Charles Louis d'Arsac de Ternay during the Revolutionary War.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.