National Register of Historic Places

Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area

Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island
Listed
August 15, 1977
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
77000009

About this property

The Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area is a rural historic district in Exeter, Rhode Island. The district is bounded on the east by Interstate 95, on the north by the town line, on the south by Austin Farm Road, and on the west by a north-south line through Austin Farm Pond. This agricultural area is relatively little altered since the late 19th century, despite the proximity of the interstate. It includes the farm complex built up by John Austin in the 19th century, which continues to see active use, and the site of an older farm complex, reduced to just the farmhouse, which predates Austin's acquisition of the property. In addition to the farm buildings, it includes a chapel and school house built or maintained by Austin (in 1892 and 1860, respectively). The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Location

Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island
41.59579, -71.66421

Categories

AGRICULTUREARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area listed on the National Register?

Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area?

Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area?

The period of significance for Austin Farm Road Agricultural Area is recorded as the listed era.

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