National Register of Historic Places

Fry's Hamlet Historic District

East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
Listed
December 20, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85003161

About this property

Fry's Hamlet Historic District is a historic district in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The district encompasses about 272 acres (110 ha) of a predominantly rural and agricultural landscape. The central characteristic of the district is a cluster of three farmsteads, including four primary dwellings, four barns, and numerous additional outbuildings. Three of the four houses were built in the 18th century, and are associated with the Fry and Spencer families that long farmed this area. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

2068, 2153, 2196, and 2233 S. County Trail
East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
41.64122, -71.49765

Categories

AGRICULTUREEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Fry's Hamlet Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fry's Hamlet Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Fry's Hamlet Historic District?

Fry's Hamlet Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fry's Hamlet Historic District?

The period of significance for Fry's Hamlet Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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