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Fort Adams

Fort Adams is a historic place in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000014.

Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandListed July 28, 1970NRIS #70000014★ National Historic Landmark
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The record

Listing details

Name
Fort Adams
City
Newport
County
Newport County
State
Rhode Island
Listed on the National Register
July 28, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000014
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.47538, -71.33736
When was Fort Adams listed on the National Register?

Fort Adams was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1970.

Where is Fort Adams located?

Fort Adams is located in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.47538, -71.33736. See the map above.

Is Fort Adams a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Adams is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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