Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Edward King House
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1971
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 41° 28.93′ N, 71° 18.661′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It can be reached from the intersection of King Street and Jones Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 King 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: Peter Lee House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Newport Caino & Its Neighors: Commercial Development (about 700 feet away); International Tennis Hall of Fame (about 700 feet away); St. Marys Parish (about 800 feet away); Kingscote & Its Neighbors: Newport Cottage Boom & Bust
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Another marker is no longer nearby. International Tennis Hall of Fame (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Edward King House. "The Edward King House has importance now as a handsome example of a particular style of XIX Century architecture... it has come to be considered a prototype of the "Italian Villa Style," even though it was not the very first example built."
Also see . . . Edward King House. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on July 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 10, 2024
5. Additional plaque on the house
House
Circa 1845
National Historic Landmark
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 10, 2024
6. Additional plaque on the grounds of the house
Nove 14, 1924 - Dec. 9, 1992
Journalist Diplomat Gentleman
Great-grandson of Edward King and Member of the Edward King House Board of directors
Like his ancestors, he cherished Newport, whose peace and inspiration honors the past and salutes the future
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
