Newport Windmill Tower — Attraction in Newport

Interesting thing about this is that we don't truly know the origins of the Tower. It would seem, based off its location, that it would have been an agricultural building (storage wind power, etc), but nobody knows and there was not thorough documentation of it existing throughout the town's history. it would also be unusual that a utilitarian building would have markings to denote solstice, equinox, etc.

Despite all our technology, we still can't figure it's origins out. the fact it uses relatively primitive construction methods, doesn't necessarily mean it's more than several hundred years old.

sometimes that's the intriguing aspect of a relatively simple structure like this, we may never really know it's true origins or design intent.

Let's just enjoy it...

Its amazing how much Newport Tower is overlooked in our area. The tower may be the oldest structure in the New World, and really doesn't get much attention. Newport Tower is an amazing, secretive, but beautiful structure. I had the opportunity to speak with Jim Egan, who runs the museum just a stones throw from the tower. Jim is a very bright man, who took the time to explain various documents, pictures, and theories on the towers origin. I would say Jim has it figured out. You can tell how passionate he is on the subject matter.If you're into history, especially pre-colonial, I would strongly suggest...

Beautiful early settler stone structure. May be older than 1620 based on the construction. Before all the houses were built (1640-1940) there was most likely a clear view to the bay. Placard in park states it’s dedicated to “Channing” the man who established the Unitarian Church, which is located across the street from the stone tower. Other history says it was in Benedict Arnold’s back yard and part of his property, which is now the park. Park and stone tower are beautiful are located in a quiet section of Historic Newport on...