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Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace

Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace is a historic place in Saunderstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000004.

Saunderstown, Washington County, Rhode IslandListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000004★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace?

The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum is located in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. Gilbert Stuart, who was born on December 3, 1755, in the colonial-era house located on the property, became a famous American portraitist of the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum consists of the 1751 house in which Stuart was born, an operational snuff mill, an operational grist mill, a mill pond, streams, a fish ladder, 23 acres of nature trails, an herb garden, and a welcome center and art gallery containing paintings by both Gilbert Stuart and his daughter Jane Stuart.

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Listing details

Name
Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace
City
Saunderstown
County
Washington County
State
Rhode Island
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000004
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.52046, -71.44479
When was Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace listed on the National Register?

Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace located?

Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace is located in Saunderstown, Washington County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.52046, -71.44479. See the map above.

Is Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Stuart, Gilbert, Birthplace is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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