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Vernon House

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William Vernon House, Newport Rhode Island
William Vernon House, Newport Rhode Island

The Vernon House is a historic house in Newport, Rhode Island built in 1758 for Metcalf Bowler. The house is an architecturally distinguished colonial-era house with a construction history probably dating back to the late 17th century, with alterations made in the 18th century, possibly by architect Peter Harrison. During the American Revolutionary War this house served as the headquarters of the Comte de Rochambeau, commander of the French forces stationed in Newport 1780–1783. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968. The house is named after William Vernon, prominent slave trader and figure of the American Revolution, who purchased the home in 1773.

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Vernon House
Mary Street, Newport

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Mary Street 26
02840 Newport
Rhode Island, United States
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William Vernon House, Newport Rhode Island
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