Washington Square

Washington Square is the geographical and historical heart of Newport Rhode Island. More trapezoid than square, it exists at the intersection of several major streets and what was the colonial long wharf, projecting into the harbor off and into .
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  • Type: Square
  • Description: geographical and historical heart of Newport Rhode Island
  • Also known as: “The Parade”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Artillery Company of Newport and Touro Synagogue.

Museum
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The Newport Artillery Company of was chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of .

Synagogue
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The is a synagogue built in 1763 in . The building has been occupied by several different congregations over the years.

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The , also known as Old State House or Newport Colony House, is located at the east end of Washington Square in the city of , , United States.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newport and Jamestown.

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is a beautiful seaside city in that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000, this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

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is a village on Conanicut Island, a small parcel of land that connects mainland Rhode Island to Aquidneck Island in Bay. is 25 miles south of and offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreation.

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lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island. This geographical location is what gave this town its name. was founded in 1743 when unjust taxation and a growing population caused freeholders in Newport to petition for independence.

Washington Square

Latitude
41.48955° or 41° 29′ 22″ north
Longitude
-71.31311° or 71° 18′ 47″ west
Elevation
30 feet (9 metres)
Open location code
87HCFMQP+RQ
Geo­Names ID
5225539
Wiki­data ID
Q7972204
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In Other Languages

“Washington Square” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “ميدان واشنطن”

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