About this property
The Babcock–Smith House is a historic house in Westerly, Rhode Island. The house was built around 1734. Dr. Joshua Babcock, a correspondent with Benjamin Franklin, lived in the house and hosted both Franklin and General George Washington at the home. Babcock served also as a general in the state militia, as a justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, and as Westerly's first postmaster in the 1770s.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000008. It was listed on July 23, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Babcock-Smith House listed on the National Register?
Babcock-Smith House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Babcock-Smith House?
Babcock-Smith House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Babcock-Smith House?
The period of significance for Babcock-Smith House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1734.
Can I research the history near Babcock-Smith House?
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