About this property
The Fort Barton Site is the site of an historic American Revolutionary War fort, now located in a public park at Lawton and Highland Avenues in Tiverton, Rhode Island, United States. All that remains of the fort are its earthworks, a roughly oblong structure about 150 feet (46 m) long and 100 feet (30 m) deep. The site was a defensive post overlooking the main ferry crossing between Tiverton and Aquidneck Island, which was under British control at the time of its construction in 1777.
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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 73000056. It was listed on March 7, 1973.
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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 Fort Barton Site listed on the National Register?
Fort Barton Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Fort Barton Site?
Fort Barton Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Barton Site?
The period of significance for Fort Barton Site is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1777.
Can I research the history near Fort Barton Site?
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