Fort Barton Site
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The Fort Barton Site is an historic American Revolution
fort in Tiverton, Rhode Island.
The fort was used as a launching position for American forces during the Battle of Rhode Island
. The site was named after Lt. Col. William Barton
who successfully captured the British General Prescott during a midnight raid on the British headquarters at Prescott Farm
on Rhode Island (Aquidneck Island
). Fort Barton was added to the National Register of Historic Places
in 1973.
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
fort in Tiverton, Rhode Island.
The fort was used as a launching position for American forces during the Battle of Rhode Island
Battle of Rhode Island
The Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill and the Siege of Newport, took place on August 29, 1778. Continental Army and militia forces under the command of General John Sullivan were withdrawing to the northern part of Aquidneck Island after abandoning their siege of...
. The site was named after Lt. Col. William Barton
William Barton (soldier)
William Barton was an officer in the Continental Army during the American War of Independence who retired with the rank of colonel. He later served as adjutant general of the Rhode Island militia....
who successfully captured the British General Prescott during a midnight raid on the British headquarters at Prescott Farm
Prescott Farm
Prescott Farm is a historic preservation of a colonial farm in Middletown , Rhode Island. It spans 40 acres, and was in danger of demolition before Doris Duke, through the Newport Restoration Foundation bought it in 1973 and began restoration of the historical site. Notable features of it include...
on Rhode Island (Aquidneck Island
Aquidneck Island
Aquidneck Island, located in the state of Rhode Island, is the largest island in Narragansett Bay. The island's official name is Rhode Island, and the common use of name "Aquidneck Island" helps distinguish the island from the state. The total land area is 97.9 km²...
). Fort Barton was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1973.