Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Benjamin F. Downing
Carpenter
circa 1900
| | Historic Hill National Landmark District | |
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 41° 29.275′ N, 71° 18.713′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is on School Street just south of Mary Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 School 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: William Ellery Channing House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Ellery Channing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Barrington (within shouting distance of this marker); Cap't George Buckmaster House (within shouting distance of this marker); School Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 77 Division Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mawdsley/Turner House (about 300 feet away); Christopher Ellery House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

