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

Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026

1. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. In grateful appreciation of one hundred and twenty years of Christian service in this community by the
Methodist Episcopal Church
established in 1820 and united with the United Congregational church in 1940

Erected 1954 by United Congregational Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 41° 30.557′ N, 71° 10.363′ W. Marker is in Little Compton, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It can be reached from Commons Street east of Meetinghouse Lane, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Commons St, Little Compton RI 02837, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on 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

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within walking distance of this marker: Korean Conflict Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Conflict Memorial (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 9-11-01 Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Tillinghast Sisson (within shouting distance of this marker); Elisabeth Pabodie (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Compton.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026

2. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.