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

William Ellery Channing House

c 1750

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 10, 2024

1. William Ellery Channing House Marker

Inscription. Grandson of William Ellery
Signer Declaration of Independence

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 41° 29.293′ N, 71° 18.704′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is on School Street just south of Mary Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 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,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: A different

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marker also named William Ellery Channing House (here, next to this marker); Barrington (a few steps from this marker); School Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin F. Downing (within shouting distance of this marker); Cap't George Buckmaster House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mawdsley/Turner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Six of the First (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buffum-Redwood House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 10, 2024

2. William Ellery Channing House

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 210 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.