Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Militia Common
c. 1700
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. Militia Common Marker
This piece of land was given to the town of Newport by Major Nathaniel Sheffield and Mr. Daniel Thurston as common land to be used as a mustering place for the militia.
This marker dedicated by the Artillery
Company of Newport on their 250th year of continuous service.
1741 ----- 1991
Erected 1991 by Artillery Company of Newport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 41° 29.471′ N, 71° 18.82′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Marlborough Street and Meeting Street, on the right when traveling east on Marlborough Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Farewell St, 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. White Horse Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Great Friends Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Jail House Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colony House / The State House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Colony House
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
2. Marker on Marlborough Street
The Militia Common marker can be seen here on the right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Militia Common Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 756 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
