John Hoxsie House, Carolina

Name: John Hoxsie House
Address: Carolina, United States

#2 among attractions in Carolina

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The John Hoxsie House, also known as the Old Kenyon Farm, is an historic farmstead in Richmond, Rhode Island. The farm is a 60-acre parcel of land accessed via a long private drive on the east side of Richmond Town House Road, just north of Pinecrest Road, and is a rare, virtually intact, example of a 19th-century farmstead. The main house, a 1-1/2 story Cape style structure, was built in 1784 by John Hoxsie. ()

Built: 1784 (240 years ago)Coordinates: 41°28'34"N, 71°38'49"W

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John Hoxsie House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bradford, Black Farm, The Ladd School, Courthouse Center for the Arts.

7.4 miSW
Locality
Bradford
189 min walk • Bradford is a census-designated place and historic district in the towns of Westerly and Hopkinton in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 1,406 at the 2010 census.
4 miW
Park
Black Farm, Hopkinton
104 min walk • Black Farm, also known as the Isaac Collins Farm, is a historic farm in Hopkinton, Rhode Island bounded by Woodville Alton Road and Wood Road. The 264-acre was first developed by John Collins beginning in 1710, and saw agricultural use for over 200 years.
7.6 miNE
Historical place, Universities and schools
The Ladd School, Exeter
194 min walk • The Ladd School in Exeter, Rhode Island operated from 1908 to 1993 as a state institution to serve the needs of mentally disabled / developmentally delayed persons. It was closed largely due to the deinstitutionalization movement of the 1980s.
4.7 miE
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture
Courthouse Center for the Arts, Usquepaug
121 min walk • The former Washington County Courthouse is an historic building at 3481 Kingstown Road in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Built in 1892, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as Washington County Court House.
7.4 miSE
Library
Hale House, Matunuck
189 min walk • The Edward Everett Hale House is a historic house at 2625A Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It was commissioned in 1873 by businessman and historian William B. Weeden and designed by architects C. Maxson & Company of Westerly.
4.5 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Worden Pond, Whale Rock
116 min walk • Worden Pond is a large lake in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. It is the second-largest freshwater lake in the state of Rhode Island, behind Scituate Reservoir, and the largest natural freshwater lake in the state.
3.7 miSW
Village
Wood River Junction
95 min walk • Wood River Junction is a small village in the town of Richmond, Rhode Island in the United States. It is home to the Chariho school district's main campus and is otherwise largely turf farms.
3.6 miNW
Village
Wyoming
92 min walk • Located in the Rhode Island region of the United States, the village of Wyoming offers a charming mix of natural beauty and historical significance. Nestled in the heart of the state, Wyoming is surrounded by lush landscapes, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
5.8 miSE
41°25'37"N • 71°33'24"W
Tuckertown Park, Wakefield
148 min walk • Park, Playground, Library
3.3 miNW
Town
Richmond
84 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Rhode Island region, the town of Richmond offers a charming mix of natural beauty and historical landmarks. The town is home to the Carolina Management Area, a sprawling expanse of forested land that is perfect for hiking, birdwatching,...
5.5 miS
Cemetery
Indian Burial Ground, Charlestown
141 min walk • The Indian Burial Ground is a historic Native American cemetery on Narrow Lane in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The small cemetery is believed to have been the burying ground for leaders of the Narragansett and Niantic tribes.