Artillery Company of Newport

The Newport Artillery Company of was chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of .
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  • Email: info@newportartillery.org
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: armory in Newport, Rhode Island
  • Also known as: “Artillery Company of Newport Military Museum” and “Newport Artillery Company Armory”
  • Address: 23 Clarke Street, Newport, RI 02840

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Vernon House and Touro Synagogue.

Historic building
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The is a historic house in built in 1758 for Metcalf Bowler. The house is an architecturally distinguished colonial-era house with a construction history probably dating back to the late 17th century, with alterations made in the 18th century, possibly by architect Peter Harrison.

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. is situated 520 feet east of Artillery Company of Newport.

Museum
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The is a history museum in the Old Brick Market building in the heart of , United States. It is owned and operated by the Newport Historical Society at 127 Thames Street on Washington Square. is situated 540 feet northwest of Artillery Company of Newport.

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 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.

Artillery Company of Newport

Latitude
41.4891° or 41° 29′ 21″ north
Longitude
-71.3138° or 71° 18′ 50″ west
Inception
1836
Operator
Artillery Company of Newport
Open location code
87HCFMQP+JF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 947058844
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q4801135
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