65. Isaac Saunders House - Smithville--North Scituate - North Scituate RI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 50.005 W 071° 35.221
19T E 285183 N 4634516
A 2 1/2story gable-roofed clapboarded structure with paneled corner pilasters and a set-back ell at the south built around 1825.
Waymark Code: WM12FNH
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
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A 2 1/2 story gable-roofed clapboarded structure with paneled corner pilasters and a set-back ell at the south. The recessed central entrance has paneled pilasters and a multipaned transom and sidelights. Picket fence and shrubbery screen the front along road. During the nineteenth century it was the home of former Lieutenant Governor Isaac Saunders. Mr. Saunders, who operated the Saundersville Mills with his uncle, Thomas Harkness, held several prominent positions in North Scituate. He served as president of the Scituate National Bank, Justice of the Peace, and president of the Town Council.

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Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Smithville--North Scituate

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Address:
610 RI-116 Scituate, RI 02857


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