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

Inscription. “America’s Oldest Tavern”
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. Marker 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.

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); John Coddington House (about 400 feet away); The Colony House (about 400 feet away); 79 Thames Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Regarding White Horse Tavern.
Historic Towns of America entry:
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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

Marker at 26 Marlborough Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

3. Marker at 26 Marlborough Street

White Horse Tavern image. Click for full size.

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 742 times since then and 13 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.