Forge Road Historic District
The Forge Road Historic District is a historic district on Forge Road from Ives Road to the Potowomut River in Warwick, Rhode Island. Most of the district's nearly 200 acres are taken up by the Forge Farm, which lies south of Forge Road, is one of the oldest farms in Rhode Island, and was the birthplace of American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene.Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Elizabeth Spring and Armory of the Kentish Guards.
Elizabeth Spring
Spring
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Elizabeth Spring is an historic water source in Warwick, Rhode Island. The spring is mentioned in the writings of Rhode Island founder Roger Williams, specifically in reference to Elizabeth, the wife of John Winthrop, Jr., with whom he visited the spring. Elizabeth Spring is situated 4,100 feet northwest of Forge Road Historic District.
Armory of the Kentish Guards
Museum
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The Armory of the Kentish Guards is a historic armory at Armory and Peirce Streets in East Greenwich, Rhode Island and is currently home to the Kentish Guards, a historic Rhode Island Independent Military Organization. Armory of the Kentish Guards is situated 1½ miles north of Forge Road Historic District.
Varnum House Museum
Museum
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The General James Mitchell Varnum House is a historic house at 57 Peirce Street in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built in 1773 for James Mitchell Varnum, who later served as a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Varnum House Museum is situated 1½ miles north of Forge Road Historic District.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include East Greenwich and Cowesett.
East Greenwich
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East Greenwich is centrally located in the state of Rhode Island on the western shore of the Narragansett Bay. With numerous historical landmarks, East Greenwich continues to be proud of its history.
Cowesett
Village
Cowesett is a hillside neighborhood located in Warwick, Rhode Island. Cowesett is situated 3 miles north of Forge Road Historic District.
Warwick
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Warwick is a city in Rhode Island just south of Providence. It is the third largest city in the state, with 83,000 people. It was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton, and played an important role in the Revolutionary War.
Forge Road Historic District
- Type: Historic site
- Description: historic district in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
- Categories: historic district, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Town of North Kingstown, South County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.64121° or 41° 38′ 28″ northLongitude
-71.44478° or 71° 26′ 41″ westElevation
20 feet (6 metres)Open location code
87HCJHR4+F3OpenStreetMap ID
node 357260752OpenStreetMap feature
historic=districtWikidata ID
Q5469595
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Highlights include Old Forge Burial Ground and Hill Cemetery.
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