Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Captain Phillips House
42 Elm Street
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Captain Phillips Hosue
Built cir 1730
Bought in 1806 by
Samuel Phillips, Mariner
Moved to present site cir 1880
Restored 1946
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 41° 29.561′ N, 71° 19.194′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is on Elm Street west of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Elm 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. Richard Simpson House (a few steps from this marker); John Simpson House (a few steps from this marker); Sheffield Huntington House (within shouting distance of this marker); 45 Elm Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Kendall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Southwick House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hunter House (about 300 feet away); Capt. John Wanton 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 56 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
