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Smithville North Scituate
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North Scituate Baptist Church in 2008
North Scituate, Rhode Island is located in Rhode Island
North Scituate, Rhode Island
Location in Rhode Island
North Scituate, Rhode Island is located in the United States
North Scituate, Rhode Island
Location in the United States
Location Scituate, Rhode Island
Architectural style Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No. 79000003
Added to NRHP August 29, 1979

North Scituate is a small village located in the town of Scituate, Rhode Island, United States. It is known for its friendly community and interesting history. Since 1967, the village has been the proud home of the popular Scituate Art Festival.

Discovering North Scituate

A large part of North Scituate is a special "historic district." This means it has many old buildings that are important to history. These buildings are mostly from the 1800s. The district is located along Danielson Pike and West Greenville Road.

Historic Buildings

Two very important buildings in the historic district are the Old Congregational Church and Smithville Seminary. The Old Congregational Church was built in 1834. Smithville Seminary followed shortly after, built in 1839. These buildings show the village's past.

National Register of Historic Places

Because of its unique old buildings, the North Scituate historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This register is a list of places across the United States that are important for their history, architecture, or culture. Being on this list helps protect these special places.

Village Life and Location

North Scituate has its own unique identity. The zip code for the village is 02857. This zip code is officially assigned to the name "North Scituate." Interestingly, this zip code also covers some areas in the nearby town of Glocester to the north.

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