Gen. James Mitchell Varnum House, Warwick
Facts and practical information
The General James Mitchell Varnum House is an historic house at 57 Peirce Street in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built in 1773 for James Mitchell Varnum, who later served as a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. It is five bays wide, with two interior brick chimneys. Its main entry is sheltered by a portico supported by fluted Ionic columns and pilasters. A 19th-century addition extends from the rear of the main block. Notable later residents of the house include George A. Brayton, who served as Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The house was purchased in 1939 by the Varnum Continentals, and has since served as a museum. ()
6 Main StDowntown East GreenwichWarwick 02818-3827
Gen. James Mitchell Varnum House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Clouds Hill, Governor Greene Cemetery, Greenwich Odeum, Windmill Cottage.