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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newport County, Rhode Island

 
Clickable Map of Newport County, Rhode Island and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Newport County, RI (110) Bristol County, RI (4) Kent County, RI (15) Washington County, RI (45) Bristol County, MA (134)  NewportCounty(110) Newport County (110)  BristolCounty(4) Bristol County (4)  KentCounty(15) Kent County (15)  WashingtonCounty(45) Washington County (45)  BristolCountyMassachusetts(134) Bristol County (134)
Adjacent to Newport County, Rhode Island
    Bristol County (4)
    Kent County (15)
    Washington County (45)
    Bristol County, Massachusetts (134)
 
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101Rhode Island (Newport County), Portsmouth — Butts Hill Fort
These fortifications erected by the British 1777 were occupied by the Americans 1778, becoming the island base of the Continental Army under General Sullivan in the Battle of Rhode Island. They are now consecrated to the immortal memory of those . . . — Map (db m48069) HM
102Rhode Island (Newport County), Portsmouth — Garden of New England
The Use of the Land The scenic landscape that can be seen from this vantage point has had a rich and vibrant history. The Narragansett Indians inhabited this area of Rhode Island for thousands of years before its discovery by European . . . — Map (db m48738) HM
103Rhode Island (Newport County), Portsmouth — Portsmouth Compact1638-1936
Erected to honor the memory and perpetuate the spirit and ideals of the founders of the first government in the world to allow and to insure to its citizens civil and religious liberty. Established on this Site in the Year 1638 Portsmouth . . . — Map (db m29736) HM
104Rhode Island (Newport County), Portsmouth — Site of the Battle of Rhode Island
has been designated a --------------------------------- National Historic Landmark ---------------------------------- This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1975 National Park . . . — Map (db m48094) HM
105Rhode Island (Newport County), Portsmouth — The 1st Rhode Island Regiment and the Battle of Rhode Island
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment of the Continental Line 1775 – 1783 The war for American Independence was a long and arduous struggle that demanded much of the American people. Rhode Island responded to those demands with patriotic fervor, . . . — Map (db m48374) HM
106Rhode Island (Newport County), Portsmouth — The Black RegimentBattle of Rhode Island
. . . — Map (db m8407) HM
107Rhode Island (Newport County), Portsmouth — W 3 R
Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route March To Victory 1781 – 1782 ← — Map (db m48976) HM
108Rhode Island (Newport County), Tiverton — Fort Barton
The earthen mounds on this site are the original fortifications that defended Tiverton against British forces that occupied Aquidneck Island. With hand tools & human toil colonists dug the breastworks then pulled artillery pieces up the hill to the . . . — Map (db m48078) HM
109Rhode Island (Newport County), Tiverton — Fort Barton
Through the unrelenting efforts of Dr. James W. Holt, Jr. Fort Barton was preserved. It was given to the town of Tiverton by the Newport Historical Society in 1968. In 1777 the site was fortified by the colonial army to defend against British . . . — Map (db m48225) HM
110Rhode Island (Newport County), Tiverton — Holt’s Trail
By the sincerity of his dedication and perseverance Dr. James W. Holt, Jr. motivated by the love for his community and the understanding of his environment, has served to preserve here an unspoiled display of our historical foundation which will . . . — Map (db m48873) HM

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