About this property
The Waterman–Winsor Farm is a historic farmhouse located in the Greenville part of Smithfield, Rhode Island. One of the first owners of the farm was likely Resolved Waterman (1703-1746), a grandson of Resolved Waterman (1638-1670) and Mercy Williams, a daughter of Roger Williams. Waterman acquired 600 acres of farmland surrounding this property, and he also operated a tavern nearby in the center of the village of Greenville to which the historic Smithfield Exchange Bank branch was later…
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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 80000012. It was listed on June 26, 1980.
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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 Waterman-Winsor Farm listed on the National Register?
Waterman-Winsor Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Waterman-Winsor Farm?
Waterman-Winsor Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Waterman-Winsor Farm?
The period of significance for Waterman-Winsor Farm is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1638.
Can I research the history near Waterman-Winsor Farm?
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