Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Newport Historic District
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. Newport Historic District Marker
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1968
Erected 1968 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 29.552′ N, 71° 18.933′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is at the intersection of Thames Street and Cross Street, on the right when traveling south on Thames Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: James Nicholl House (a few steps from this marker); John Stevens House (a few steps from this marker); Howland House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Walker House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John Stevens House
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
2. Newport Historic District Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Newport Historic District Marker
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 727 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
