Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Tom Robinson House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. Tom Robinson House Marker
Quaker Tom Robinson
and his descendants
since 1759.
Headquarters of
Vicomte de Noailles, 1780-81
Erected 1936 by State of Rhode Island.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 41° 29.59′ N, 71° 19.26′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Poplar Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Captain John Warren House (within shouting distance of this marker); 45 Elm Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Kendall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheffield Huntington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Simpson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Southwick House (about 300 feet away); Captain Phillips House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
2. Marker on Washington Street
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Tom Robinson House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
