National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Rhode Island facts for kids

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Washington County in Rhode Island is home to many amazing old buildings and special places! These spots are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list that helps protect important historical sites across the United States. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its history, architecture, or what it teaches us about the past.

There are 132 places in Washington County on this list. Four of them are extra special and are called National Historic Landmarks. These are places that are super important to the history of the entire country!

This map shows where Washington County is in Rhode Island.

Cool Historic Homes and Buildings
- Historic Houses
- Important Churches and Public Buildings
Special Historic Districts and Areas
Lighthouses and Important Sites
- Lighthouses
- Other Notable Sites
Former Listings
Images for kids

Cool Historic Homes and Buildings

Many of the places on the National Register are old houses or buildings that tell us about how people lived long ago.

Historic Houses

Allen-Madison House: This old house in North Kingstown was added to the list in 1980.
Anthony-Kinney Farm: Located in Narragansett, this farm was recognized in 2013.
Babcock House: You can find this historic home in Charlestown. It's been on the list since 1976.
Babcock-Smith House: In Westerly, this house at 124 Granite Street was listed in 1972.
David S. Baker Estate: This estate in North Kingstown became a historic place in 2011.
Cottrell House: This house in South Kingstown was added to the list in 1996.
Dewey Cottage: Found in South Kingstown, this cottage joined the list in 1992.
George Douglas House: This house in North Kingstown has been recognized since 1975.
Druidsdream: A unique name for a house in Narragansett, listed in 1989.
Henry Eldred Farm: This farm in South Kingstown was added in 1991.
Ezekial Gardner House: In North Kingstown, this house was listed in 1985.
R. R. Gardner House: Another historic Gardner house, this one in South Kingstown, listed in 1996.
Hale House: This house in South Kingstown was added in 2007.
John Hoxsie House: Located in Richmond, this house was listed in 1978.
Joseph Jeffrey House: This house in Charlestown was recognized in 1978.
William Davis Miller House: In South Kingstown, this house was added in 1985.
Stephen Northup House: Built by an early settler, this house in North Kingstown was listed in 1985.
Palmer-Northrup House: Another historic home in North Kingstown, listed in 1973.
Joseph Pierce Farm: This farm in North Kingstown was added in 1985.
Rathbun House: In North Kingstown, this house was listed in 1985.
Red House: This distinctively named house in South Kingstown was added in 1996.
Gen. Isaac Peace Rodman House: This house in South Kingstown belonged to a general and was listed in 1990.
Benoni Ross House: In North Kingstown, this house was added in 2008.
Esbon Sanford House: This house in North Kingstown was listed in 1985.
Sheffield House: In Charlestown, this house was recognized in 1976.
Joseph Slocum House: This house in North Kingstown was added in 1985.
Joseph Stanton House: In Charlestown, this house was listed in 1980.
Tootell House: This house in South Kingstown was added in 2000.
Willow Dell: Another historic house in South Kingstown, listed in 1996.

Important Churches and Public Buildings

Baptist Church in Exeter: This church in Exeter has been a historic place since 1978.
District Schoolhouse No. 2: This old schoolhouse in Charlestown was listed in 1980.
Former Immaculate Conception Church: Now a performance hall, this building in Westerly was listed in 1973.
George Fayerweather Blacksmith Shop: This historic blacksmith shop in South Kingstown was recognized in 1984.
Gladstone Springhouse and Bottling Plant: This unique building in Narragansett was added in 1984.
Kingston Railroad Station: This train station in South Kingstown was built in 1875 and is still used today! It was listed in 1978.
Kenyon's Department Store: This historic store in South Kingstown was added in 1992.
Narragansett Baptist Church: This church in Narragansett was listed in 1977.
Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station: This station in Narragansett helped save lives at sea and was listed in 1976.
Old Narragansett Church: Located in Wickford, North Kingstown, this church is a very old and important building, listed in 1973.
Six Principle Baptist Church: Another historic church in North Kingstown, listed in 1978.
St. Paul's Church: This church in North Kingstown was added to the list in 1972.
Theatre-By-the-Sea: This theater in South Kingstown has been a historic place since 1980.
U.S. Post Office (Westerly): The post office in Westerly was listed in 1971.
US Weather Bureau Station (New Shoreham): This weather station on New Shoreham was listed in 1983.
Washington County Courthouse: This former courthouse in South Kingstown is now an arts center and was listed in 1992.
Westerly Armory: This armory building in Westerly was added in 1996.

Special Historic Districts and Areas

Some listings are not just one building, but a whole area or group of buildings that are important together. These are called historic districts.

Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area: This farming area in Exeter was recognized in 1977 for its agricultural history.
Bradford Village Historic District: This district in Hopkinton and Westerly was listed in 1996.
Browning's Beach Historic District: This beach area in South Kingstown was added in 1997.
Camp Endicott: In North Kingstown, this former camp has some surviving Quonset huts at the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park, listed in 1978.
Carolina Village Historic District: This village district in Charlestown and Richmond was listed in 1974.
Silas Casey Farm: This farm in North Kingstown was added in 1973.
Central Street Historic District: This street in Narragansett was recognized in 1982.
Crowfield Historic District: In North Kingstown, this district was listed in 1985.
Davisville Historic District: This district in North Kingstown was added in 1985.
Dunmere: This area in Narragansett was listed in 2005.
Earlscourt Historic District: This district in Narragansett was recognized in 1982.
Fisherville Historic and Archeological District: This district in Exeter was added in 1980.
Hallville Historic and Archeological District: Another district in Exeter, listed in 1980.
Hamilton Mill Village Historic District: This mill village in North Kingstown was added in 1983.
Hillsdale Historic and Archeological District: This district in Richmond was listed in 1980.
Historic Village of the Narragansetts in Charlestown: This important area for the Narragansett people in Charlestown was recognized in 1973.
Hope Valley Historic District: This district in Hopkinton was added in 2004.
Hopkinton City Historic District: The city of Hopkinton has a historic district listed in 1974.
Kingston Hill Farm: This farm in South Kingstown was added in 1993.
Kingston Village Historic District: The village of Kingston in South Kingstown was recognized in 1974.
Lafayette Village: This village in North Kingstown was listed in 1978.
Main Street Historic District (Westerly): This part of Main Street in Westerly was added in 1978.
North End Historic District (Westerly): This district in Westerly was listed in 2006.
Ocean Road Historic District: This scenic road in Narragansett was recognized in 1982.
Old Harbor Historic District: This district on New Shoreham was added in 1974.
Parris Brook Historic and Archeological District: This district in Exeter was listed in 1980.
Peace Dale Historic District: This district in South Kingstown was added in 1987.
Perry Homestead Historic District: This district in Westerly was listed in 2016.
Potter Pond Archeological District: This archaeological area in South Kingstown was recognized in 1987.
Saunderstown Historic District: This district in North Kingstown was added in 1985.
Scrabbletown Historic and Archeological District: This district in North Kingstown was listed in 1985.
Shady Lea Historic District: This district in North Kingstown was added in 1985.
Shannock Historic District: This district in Charlestown and Richmond was recognized in 1983.
Sodom Mill Historic and Archeological District: This district in Exeter was listed in 1980.
Spink Farm: This farm in North Kingstown was added in 1985.
Towers Historic District: This district in Narragansett was recognized in 1982.
Usquepaug Road Historic District: This district in South Kingstown was added in 1987.
Wakefield Historic District: This district in South Kingstown was listed in 1996.
Watch Hill Historic District: This area in Westerly is a well-preserved Victorian seaside resort, listed in 1985.
Westerly Downtown Historic District: The downtown area of Westerly was recognized in 1984.
Wickford Historic District: This district in North Kingstown was added in 1974.
Wilcox Park Historic District: This park area in Westerly was listed in 1973.
Wyoming Village Historic District: This village district in Hopkinton and Richmond was added in 1974.

Lighthouses and Important Sites

Washington County also has some famous lighthouses and other unique historic sites.

Lighthouses

Block Island North Light: Built in 1867, this lighthouse on New Shoreham is still used today with its original lens! It was listed in 1974.
Block Island Southeast Light: Also on New Shoreham, this lighthouse from 1874 is a great example of 19th-century lighthouse building. It's still working and was made a National Historic Landmark in 1997.
Plum Beach Lighthouse: This lighthouse in North Kingstown was added to the list in 1988.
Point Judith Lighthouse: A well-known lighthouse in Narragansett, listed in 1988.
Poplar Point Lighthouse: This lighthouse in North Kingstown was added in 1988.

Other Notable Sites

Jireh Bull Blockhouse: This site in South Kingstown was listed in 1983.
Cocumscossoc Archeological Site (Smith's Castle): In North Kingstown, the area around one of Rhode Island's oldest houses has given us lots of information from archaeological digs. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1993.
Devil's Foot Cemetery Archeological Site: This archaeological site in North Kingstown was listed in 1984.
Fernwood Archeological Site: Another archaeological site in South Kingstown, added in 1985.
Flying Horse Carousel: Located in Westerly, this carousel is one of the oldest still in use, dating back to 1876! Its horses hang from chains, not poles, which is why it's called "flying." It's a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1980.
Fort Ninigret: This historic fort in Charlestown was listed in 1970.
Foster Cove Archeological Site: This archaeological site in Charlestown was added in 1980.
Great Salt Pond Archeological District: This archaeological district on New Shoreham was listed in 1990.
Indian Burial Ground: This important site in Charlestown was recognized in 1970.
Lawton's Mill: This old mill in Exeter was added in 1980.
Ministerial Rd. Site: This archaeological site in South Kingstown was listed in 1984.
Nursery Site: This archaeological site in Westerly was added in 1984.
Old Narragansett Cemetery: This historic cemetery in North Kingstown was listed in 1985.
Commodore Oliver Perry Farm: This farm in South Kingstown belonged to a famous naval officer and was listed in 1982.
Perry-Carpenter Grist Mill: This grist mill in South Kingstown was added in 1990.
Queen's Fort: This fort in Exeter was listed in 1980.
Ram Point: This site in Westerly was added in 2015.
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace: This is the birthplace of Gilbert Stuart, a famous painter who painted George Washington! It's in North Kingstown and is a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1966.
Tomaquag Rock Shelters: These rock shelters in Hopkinton were listed in 1977.
The Towers: This iconic building in Narragansett was listed in 1969.
Upper Rockville Mill: This mill in Hopkinton was added in 2006.
Weekapaug Inn: This inn in Westerly was listed in 2007.
YWCA Site: This site in North Kingstown was added in 1980.

Former Listings

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register, often because they are no longer there or have changed too much.

Lischio Site: This archaeological site in North Kingstown was listed in 1983 but delisted in 1985.
Dr. Wiliam G. Shaw House: This house in North Kingstown was listed in 1972 but later delisted.

Images for kids

Allen-Madison House
Anthony-Kinney Farm
Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area
Babcock House
Babcock-Smith House
David S. Baker Estate
Baptist Church in Exeter
Block Island North Light
Block Island Southeast Light
Bradford Village Historic District
Browning's Beach Historic District
Jireh Bull Blockhouse
Camp Endicott
Silas Casey Farm
Central Street Historic District
Cocumscossoc Archeological Site
Cottrell House
Crowfield Historic District
Davisville Historic District
Devil's Foot Cemetery Archeological Site
Dewey Cottage
District Schoolhouse No. 2
George Douglas House
Druidsdream
The Dunes Club
Dunmere
Earlscourt Historic District
Henry Eldred Farm
George Fayerweather Blacksmith Shop
Flying Horse Carousel
Former Immaculate Conception Church
Fort Ninigret
Gardencourt
Ezekial Gardner House
R. R. Gardner House
Gladstone Springhouse and Bottling Plant
Greene Inn
Hale House
Hamilton Mill Village Historic District
Hillsdale Historic and Archeological District
Hope Valley Historic District
Hopkinton City Historic District
John Hoxsie House
Hygeia House
Joseph Jeffrey House
Kenyon's Department Store
Kingston Hill Farm
Kingston Railroad Station
Kingston Village Historic District
Lafayette Village
Lawton's Mill
Lewis-Card-Perry House
Simon Lillibridge Farm
Main Street Historic District
Henry Marchant Farm
William Davis Miller House
Narragansett Baptist Church
Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station
North End Historic District
Stephen Northup House
Ocean Road Historic District
Old Harbor Historic District
Old Narragansett Cemetery
Old Narragansett Church
Palmer-Northrup House
Peace Dale Historic District
Commodore Oliver Perry Farm
Perry-Carpenter Grist Mill
Joseph Pierce Farm
Plum Beach Lighthouse
Point Judith Lighthouse
Poplar Point Lighthouse
Queen's Fort
Rathbun House
Red House
Gen. Isaac Peace Rodman House
Benoni Ross House
St. Paul's Church
Esbon Sanford House
Saunderstown Historic District
Shadow Farm
Shady Lea Historic District
Shannock Historic District
Six Principle Baptist Church
Spink Farm
Joseph Stanton House
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
Theatre-By-the-Sea
Tootell House
The Towers
Upper Rockville Mill
U.S. Post Office
US Weather Bureau Station
Usquepaug Road Historic District
Wakefield Historic District
Washington County Courthouse
Watch Hill Historic District
Weekapaug Inn
Westerly Armory
Westerly Downtown Historic District
Wickford Historic District
Wilcox Park Historic District
Willow Dell
Wyoming Village Historic District

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