Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Samuel Bours House

c. 1777

— NRF Founded by Doris Duke 1968 —

Samuel Bours House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 27, 2013

1. Samuel Bours House Marker

Inscription. This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 41° 29.183′ N, 71° 18.767′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is on Spring 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: Alexander Jack Jr. House (here, next to this marker); Jonathan Gibbs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Street Inn (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Billy Bottomore (within shouting distance of this marker); United Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. George Mowat House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Ellery House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 27, 2013

2. Samuel Bours House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.