Fort Barton

A Patriot defensive position in Rhode Island named for Lt. Col. William Barton, who famously captured British general Richard Prescott.

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343 Highland Road 02878

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Now the site of an 83-acre park with over 3 miles worth of trails, visitors can also find remnants of American earthworks from the Battle of Rhode Island and an observation tower that overlooks the Narragansett Bay.

Operating Hours

Dawn - Dusk

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