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

Corné House

2 Corne Street

— Rhode Island Tercentenary 1636 - 1936 —

 
 
Corné House Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2023
1. Corné House Marker
Inscription.
Home of the artist Michel Felice Corne who introduced the tomato into this country.

Michele Felice Cornè House
2 Corne Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places

by the United States
Department of the Interior
1822

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureArts, Letters, MusicIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
 
Location. 41° 29.181′ N, 71° 18.685′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Corne Street and Mill Street, on the left when traveling south on Corne Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Corne 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. Pelham Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Street Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Serenity Inn Newport (about 300 feet away); Billy Bottomore (about 300 feet away); Christopher Ellery House (about 300 feet away); Capt. George Mowat House (about 300 feet away); Alexander Jack Jr. House (about 400 feet away); Samuel Bours House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
 
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1. Spelling on the marker
The spelling, particularly of the variations on Michele Felice Cornè's name, has been taken verbatim from the signage.
    — Submitted May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
 
The Cornè House image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2023
2. The Cornè House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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