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Flying Horse Carousel

Flying Horse Carousel is a historic place in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1980, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 80000019.

Westerly, Washington County, Rhode IslandListed January 11, 1980NRIS #80000019★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Flying Horse Carousel?

The Flying Horse Carousel is a historic carousel in Watch Hill, the principal summer resort area of the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. It is one of two in the state designated as National Historic Landmarks, along with the Crescent Park Looff Carousel in East Providence. It is the oldest operating carousel in the United States in which the horses are suspended from chains.

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Listing details

Name: Flying Horse Carousel
City: Westerly
County: Washington County
State: Rhode Island
Listed on the National Register: January 11, 1980
NRIS reference number: 80000019
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 41.30911, -71.85817

When was Flying Horse Carousel listed on the National Register?

Flying Horse Carousel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1980.

Where is Flying Horse Carousel located?

Flying Horse Carousel is located in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.30911, -71.85817. See the map above.

Is Flying Horse Carousel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Flying Horse Carousel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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