Vernon House - Newport, RI
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The historic Vernon House was the headquarters for General Count de Rochambeau during the American Revolutionary War. It is located at 47 Clarke Street in Newport, RI.
Waymark Code: WM10XBB
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2019
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The Vernon House is a colonial-era house which is believed to date back to the late 17th century, with additional alterations made in the 1708 and 1760. It is considered to be one of Newport's finest surviving Georgian-style house. It is thought to be designed by architect Peter Harrison.
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.
The house was listed as a National Historic Landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1968.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1708
Additional Dates of Construction:
1760
Architectural Period/Style: Georgian
Architect (if known): Peter Harrison
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Historic Home
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
During the American Revolutionary War the Vernon House served as the headquarters of the Comte de Rochambeau, commander of the French army. Marquis de Lafayette, as an envoy of George Washington, stayed here to confer with Rochambeau during the summer of 1780.
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Private home
Main Material of Construction: wood frame
Private/Public Access: private
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Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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