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

Cap't. William Read House

1740

— NRF Founded by Doris Duke 1968 —

 
 
Cap't. William Read House Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2023
1. Cap't. William Read House Marker
Inscription.
This property has been
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: ArchitectureColonial EraWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
 
Location. 41° 29.516′ N, 71° 18.924′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Thames Street and Cozzens Court, on the left when traveling south on Thames Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Thames 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. Hathaway-Macomber House (a few steps from this marker); Wilder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Richardson-Peckham House (within shouting distance of this marker); Howland House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Stevens House (within shouting distance of this marker); James Nicholl House (within shouting distance of this marker); Newport Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); 79 Thames Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
 
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The Captain William Read House image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2023
2. The Captain William Read House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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