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Friends Meeting House and Cemetery

Little Compton, Rhode Island • Newport County

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About This Property

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The Friends Meeting House and Cemetery in Little Compton, Rhode Island, is a historic structure representing Quaker worship and community life. Its Meeting House, with its distinctive architecture, has served as a spiritual and social center for generations.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
3/6/2007
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Religion; Social History; Historic - Non-aboriginal
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad; 1800 Ad - 1824 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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