Middletown in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Prescott’s Headquarters
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. Prescott’s Headquarters Marker
the British General Prescott
was taken prisoner
on the night of July 9, 1777
by Lieutenant-Colonel Barton
of the Rhode Island Line.
Erected 1933 by State of Rhode Island.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1784.
Location. 41° 33.193′ N, 71° 17.415′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is on West Main Road (Rhode Island Route 114), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at Prescott Farm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2009 West Main Road, Middletown RI 02842, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War I Memorial Tower (approx. 3.1 miles away); Green End Fort (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Black Regiment (approx. 3.7 miles away); The 1st Rhode Island Regiment and the Battle of Rhode Island (approx. 3.7 miles away); Site of the Battle of Rhode Island
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
2. Prescott’s Headquarters Marker
British General Prescott commanded 4,000 troops during the British occupation of Aquidneck Island. He used the house of Loyalist John Overing as his headquarters in the country. On July 10, 1777, 30 men under the command of American Colonel William Barton came down from Tiverton in longboats, captured Prescott, and brought him back to their camp without firing a shot.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Prescott’s Headquarters Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
4. Prescott’s Headquarters Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
5. Windmill at Prescott Farm
This historic 1812 windmill is one of the exhibits at Prescott Farm.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 765 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
