Hopkinton City Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Hopkinton City Historic District

Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island
Listed
April 30, 1974
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
74000010

About this property

Hopkinton City Historic District is a historic district encompassing the town center of Hopkinton, Rhode Island. The district is centered on the junction of Rhode Island Route 3 with Woodville Road, Clark Falls Road, Townhouse Road, and Old Rockville Road. It is a relatively modest town center, with twenty residences, two church buildings (one of which is no longer used as a church), the town hall, and post office. The most imposing house in the district is the Thurston-Wells House, a c. 1800 structure which was given a Victorian treatment in the mid-19th century; it stands opposite the 1836 Greek Revival First Baptist Church. The area was a major stop on the stagecoach route (now Route 3), and was eclipsed in the 20th century by the construction of Interstate 95, which passes nearby. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island
41.46171, -71.77770

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Sources

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When was Hopkinton City Historic District listed on the National Register?

Hopkinton City Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Hopkinton City Historic District?

Hopkinton City Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hopkinton City Historic District?

The period of significance for Hopkinton City Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1800.

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