Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Capt. John Wanton House
moved 1930
— ca. 1771 —
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 29.527′ N, 71° 19.243′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Washington 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. Samuel Southwick House (a few steps from this marker); Isaac Dayton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Kendall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Webber House (within shouting distance of this marker); 45 Elm Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheffield Huntington House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain John Warren House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
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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 43 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
