Newport Tower (Rhode Island)
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The Newport Tower, also known as the Old Stone Mill, is a round stone tower located in Touro Park in Newport, Rhode Island, the remains of a windmill built in the mid-17th century. It has received att
The Newport Tower.
Interior
The tower provides a dramatic backdrop for park events
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Benedict Arnold (governor)
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Benedict Arnold was president and then governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, serving for a total of 11 years in these roles. He was born and raised in the town of Ilcheste
Newport Tower (Rhode Island)
…Americans as a lookout and by the British to store munitions. The tower is located at the upper end of the plot behind the now-demolished mansion built by Benedict Arnold, the first colonial governor of Rhode Island who moved from Pawtuxet to Newport in 1651. In 1677, Arnold mentions "my stone built Wind Mill" in his…
Governor Benedict Arnold grave medallion
Original town layout of Providence showing Arnold's lot, sixth from the top
Arnold succeeded Roger Williams as President of the colony in 1657
The Royal Charter of 1663 named Arnold as the first governor of the colony.