About this property
The Clarke Street Meeting House (also known as the Second Congregational Church Newport County, the Ezra Stiles Meeting House or Central Baptist Church) is a historic meeting house and Reformed Christian church building at 13–17 Clarke Street in Newport, Rhode Island, built in 1735. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 71000020. It was listed on January 24, 1971.
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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 Clarke Street Meeting House listed on the National Register?
Clarke Street Meeting House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Clarke Street Meeting House?
Clarke Street Meeting House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Clarke Street Meeting House?
The period of significance for Clarke Street Meeting House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1735.
Can I research the history near Clarke Street Meeting House?
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