Artillery Company of Newport

Newport Artillery Company Armory
Artillery Company of Newport is located in Rhode Island
Artillery Company of Newport
Artillery Company of Newport is located in the United States
Artillery Company of Newport
LocationNewport, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°29′22″N 71°18′51″W / 41.48944°N 71.31417°W / 41.48944; -71.31417
Arealess than one acre
Built1835
ArchitectMacGregor, Alexander; Duress & McWade
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.72000029[1]
Added to NRHPJune 30, 1972

The Newport Artillery Company of Newport, Rhode Island was chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of Great Britain. It is the oldest military unit in the United States operating under its original charter, and the company maintains a museum in its historic armory. The company has served in wars ranging from the French and Indian War to the First World War. Individual members of the Company have served in every war fought by the United States.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.