North Scituate, Rhode Island facts for kids
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Smithville North Scituate
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North Scituate Baptist Church in 2008
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| Location | Scituate, Rhode Island |
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| 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.
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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.
Images for kids
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Old Congregational Church, built in 1834
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Pentecostal Collegiate Institute on the site of the former Smithville Seminary built in 1839
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