Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
White Horse Tavern
1673
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. White Horse Tavern Marker
Yearly gathering place of the
members of the Colonial Legislature
Erected 1936 by State of Rhode Island.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 29.479′ N, 71° 18.821′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is at the intersection of Marlborough Street and Farewell Street, on the left when traveling east on Marlborough Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Marlborough Street, 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: Militia Common (a few steps from this marker); Great Friends Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Jail House Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colony House / The State House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jean E. Hicks Center (about 400 feet away); John Coddington House (about 400 feet away); The Colony House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Regarding White Horse Tavern.
Historic Towns of
this page online
"White Horse Tavern (est. 1673) is located in Newport, Rhode Island. Founded in 1673 and has been serving up ale and eats ever since. It is the oldest bar/oldest/tavern/restaurant in America. The Tavern was recognized as a National Historic Landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001."
Link at https://historictownsofamerica.com/oldest-bar-restaurant
Also see . . . White Horse Tavern (Newport, Rhode Island). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino
2. White Horse Tavern Marker
White Horse Tavern (est. 1673): Newport, RI - Oldest Bar/Restaurant/Tavern in America
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Marker at 26 Marlborough Street
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
4. White Horse Tavern
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 5, 2020, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York. 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
