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Little Compton Common Historic District

The Little Compton Common Historic District (or Little Compton Commons) is a historic district in Little Compton, Rhode Island.
The area features a various Greek Revival and Victorian buildings, a Congregational church and a town common, one of only two remaining in Rhode Island. The common contains a large colonial cemetery with many graves, including those of American Revolutionary War veterans and other notable individuals. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Notable people buried in the Cemetery

Benjamin Church (ranger), King Philip's War hero, father of United States Army Rangers
Elizabeth Pabodie first white woman born in New England, the daughter of Mayflower Pilgrims

See also

National Register of Historic Places listings in Newport County, Rhode Island

References
External links

United Congregational Church in Little Compton
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