Kingston in South Kingstown in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

"Little Rest"

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 17, 2026

1. "Little Rest" Marker

Inscription.
Gen. George Washington, Gen. Horatio Gates, Col. John Trumbull, Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman, Continental Troops stayed here in "Little Rest" March 5-6, 1781 on route to Newport to review the French army and fleet under Comte de Rochambeau and Adm. Destouches

"Generill Washington went Newport this Day, the town was Elluminated."
Diary of Thomas 'Nailer Tom' Hazard

Erected 2004.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1781.

Location. 41° 28.833′ N, 71° 31.51′ W. Marker is in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, in Washington County. It is in Kingston. It is at the intersection of Kingstown Road (Rhode Island Route 138) and Upper College Road, on the right when traveling west on Kingstown Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2605 Kingstown Rd, Kingston RI 02881, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Narragansett Bay

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in South County.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kings County Court House (a few steps from this marker); Washington County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Griffin's Hollow (approx. 3.2 miles away); Carter Jackson Monument (approx. 3½ miles away); a different marker also named The Great Swamp Fight (approx. 3.7 miles away); Pettaquamscutt Rock (approx. 3.9 miles away); Rhode Island National Guard (approx. 4.3 miles away); Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Kingstown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Great Swamp Fight (was approx. 3.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

"Little Rest" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 17, 2026

2. "Little Rest"

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.