Newport, City in United States
Newport, a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, was once a major trading port during the colonial period.
Founded in 1639, it played an important role in the American Revolution and maintains many colonial-era buildings as a result.
The city is known for its Gilded Age mansions and annual sailing regatta, the America's Cup.
The main postal codes for Newport are 02840–02841.
It hosts the U.S. Naval War College and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Location: Newport County
Inception: 1639
Population: 25163
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: cityofnewport.com
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap