Conanicut Battery
About this property
The Conanicut Battery is a colonial and 20th century military battery in Jamestown, Rhode Island, west of Beaver Tail Road. The site offers a commanding view of the West Passage of Narragansett Bay. During the American Revolutionary War, local militia constructed an earthen battery on the site. The British occupied Jamestown later that year and took over the site, occupying the space until August 1778 when the French fleet arrived. Its principal surviving feature is an earthworks measuring about 150 feet (46 m) long and 75 feet (23 m) wide.
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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 73000055. It was listed on July 1, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Conanicut Battery listed on the National Register?
Conanicut Battery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Conanicut Battery?
Conanicut Battery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Conanicut Battery?
The period of significance for Conanicut Battery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1778.
Can I research the history near Conanicut Battery?
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