Adamsville in Little Compton in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Rhode Island Red
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, 2011
1. Rhode Island Red Marker
To commemorate the birthplace of the Rhode Island Red breed of fowl which originated near this location
Red fowls were bred extensively by the farmers of this district and later named "Rhode-Island-Reds" and brought into National prominence by the poultry fanciers
Erected 1925 by Rhode Island Red Club of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.
Location. 41° 33.239′ N, 71° 7.676′ W. Marker is in Little Compton, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is in Adamsville. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Adamsville Road on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Adamsville Rd, Little Compton RI 02837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Legend of the Turnips (approx. 1.7 miles away in Massachusetts); Col. Benjamin Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Holt’s Trail (approx. 6.4 miles away); Fort Barton (approx. 6.4 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Barton (approx. 6.4 miles away); Site of the Battle of Rhode Island (approx. 7˝ miles away);
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Photographed By Bryan Simmons, February 1, 2012
2. Rhode Island Red Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
