William Whalley Homestead, Little Compton

Name: William Whalley Homestead
Address: Little Compton, United States

#6 among attractions in Little Compton

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The William Whalley Homestead is an historic farmstead in Little Compton, Rhode Island. The main house is a 1+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure, probably built sometime between 1815 and 1830. The property includes a late 19th century gabled barn and a stone and wood outbuilding, and is bounded by a low stone wall. The main house is a fairly typical Cape style house, five bays wide, with a central chimney. The property as a whole is a well-preserved example of a typical 19th-century farmstead in the area. ()

Coordinates: 41°32'37"N, 71°10'9"W

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Little Compton United States

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William Whalley Homestead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Norman Bird Sanctuary, Newport National Golf Club, St. Columba's Chapel, Union Church.

5.2 miSW
Nature and wildlife, Museum, Park
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Historical place, Cemetery, Church
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History museum, Museum
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2.3 miE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
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Cemetery
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2.3 miE
Shop
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Church
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