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he Vernon House is a colonial-era house which is believed to date back to the late 17th century, with additional alterations made in the 18th century. It is considered to be one of Newport's finest surviving Georgian-style house.

The 2.5 story wood frame structure is five bays wide by 4 bays deep. It has a hip roof topped by a low balustrade and dormers on the front and side. The house has two brick chimneys originating from the interior of the house. The doorway is flanked by fluted pilasters.

During the American Revolutionary War the Vernon House served as the headquarters of the Comte de Rochambeau, commander of the French forces stationed in Newport 1780-83. Plaques noting that Generals Rochambeau and Lafayette once lived in this house are on the side of the building. The Vernon family retained ownership of the property until 1872. In 1912 it was purchased by a charitable organization and partially restoration. It served as headquarters of the Family Service Society until 1966, when it was sold to private owners.

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