About this property
The Richard Briggs Farm is a historic farm at 830 South Road in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The 72-acre (29 ha) farm, established in 1704 by Richard Briggs (1675-1733) on land given to him by his father, who had acquired it in the 1670s. The farm is one of the oldest in the town, and is one of its few remaining farms that are still largely intact. Construction of the core of the main house, a 2+1⁄2-story timber-frame structure with a large central chimney, was traditionally ascribed to Briggs, but architectural evidence suggests it was built c. 1735–55, probably by Briggs' son John (1708-1797) after his father's death.
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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 03000517. It was listed on June 5, 2003.
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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 Briggs, Richard, Farm listed on the National Register?
Briggs, Richard, Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Briggs, Richard, Farm?
Briggs, Richard, Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Briggs, Richard, Farm?
The period of significance for Briggs, Richard, Farm is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Briggs, Richard, Farm?
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