National Register of Historic Places

Rhode Island Red

Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island
Listed
October 18, 2001
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
01000465

About this property

The Rhode Island Red Monument in the hamlet of Adamsville of Little Compton, Rhode Island, at the intersection of Main Street, Adamsville Road, and Old Harbor Road, commemorates the Rhode Island Red breed of chicken, Rhode Island's state bird. The sculpture was completed in 1925 by Henry L. Norton from Winthrop, Massachusetts. The text of the monument reads: To commemorate the birthplace of the / Rhode Island Red breed of fowl which / originated near this location / --red fowls bred extensively by / the farmers of this district and later / named "Rhode Island Reds" and brought into / national prominence by the poultry fanciers -- this tablet placed by the / Rhode Island Red Club of America / with contributions of Rhode Island Red / breeders throughout the world / on land donated by / Deborah Manchester / 1925 The monument was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Location

Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island
41.55379, -71.12831

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Nearby Historic Sites

First Baptist Church of Tiverton
Early Republic
1.1 mi
Whalley, William, Homestead
Industrial
2.2 mi
Tiverton Four Corners Historic District
Listed
3.3 mi
Little Compton Common Historic District
Listed
3.8 mi
Cook-Bateman Farm
Industrial
3.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Action at Tiverton (Rhode Island)
1778Revolutionary War
6.2 mi
Battle of Rhode Island
1778Revolutionary War
7.3 mi

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Rhode Island Red was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 2001.

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