National Register of Historic Places
Battle of Rhode Island Site
Battle of Rhode Island Site is a historic place in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002054.
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Battle of Rhode Island Site
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About this place
What is Battle of Rhode Island Site?
The Battle of Rhode Island Site is the partially preserved location of the Battle of Rhode Island, fought August 29, 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. The battle took place in the town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, located on Aquidneck Island north of Newport, and was the only major action of the war that took place in Rhode Island. It was also significant as the only battle of the war in which an entirely segregated unit of African-American soldiers fought. At the time of the action, the 1st Rhode Island Regiment consisted of companies of locally recruited African Americans and Native Americans with white officers. The two main areas associated with the battle were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974.
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Listing details
- Name
- Battle of Rhode Island Site
- City
- Portsmouth
- County
- Newport County
- State
- Rhode Island
- Listed on the National Register
- May 30, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74002054
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.60027, -71.25856
When was Battle of Rhode Island Site listed on the National Register?
Battle of Rhode Island Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974.
Where is Battle of Rhode Island Site located?
Battle of Rhode Island Site is located in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.60027, -71.25856. See the map above.
Is Battle of Rhode Island Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Battle of Rhode Island Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.