Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Christopher Ellery House
ca. 1750
| | 80 Division Street | |
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c 1750
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 41° 29.222′ N, 71° 18.734′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is on Division Street south of Church Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Division St, Newport RI 02840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Capt. George Mowat House (here, next to this marker); 77 Division Street (a few steps from this marker); Billy Bottomore (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Street Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Jack Jr. House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Bours House (about 300 feet away); Benjamin F. Downing (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Regarding Christopher Ellery House. The Christopher Ellery House is a contributing structure to the Newport Historic District in
this page online
Also see . . . Newport Historic District, Rhode Island. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on January 30, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
