Governor William Sprague Mansion
Governor William Sprague Mansion, Historical mansion in Cranston, United States.
The Governor William Sprague Mansion stands at 1351 Cranston Street, featuring a grand hall and winding staircase added during the 1864 expansion.
Built around 1790, the mansion served as the birthplace of Governor William Sprague III and his nephew, Governor William Sprague IV of Rhode Island.
The mansion connects to the development of American textile industry through the Sprague family, who established the Sprague Print Works in 1808.
The Cranston Historical Society maintains the mansion, offering guided tours and educational programs about Rhode Island's industrial and political history.
Two Civil War cannons from the 1840s, associated with Governor William Sprague IV's regiment, are displayed in the mansion's carriage house.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1790
GPS coordinates: 41.79111,-71.45667
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
Roger Williams Park Zoo
3.4 km
Cranston Street Armory
3.6 km
Statue of Christopher Columbus
2.6 km
Messer Street Grounds
2.9 km
Wedding Cake House
3.5 km
Thomas Fenner House
2.7 km
Temple Beth-El
3.4 km
Broadway-Armory Historic District
3.6 km
Knightsville Meetinghouse
1.5 km
Earnscliffe Woolen-Paragon Worsted Company Mill Complex
3.2 km
Elmwood Historic District
3.1 km
Israel B. Mason House
3.5 km
General Ice Cream Corporation Building
2.4 km
Sheldon House
3.2 km
Ontario Apartments
3.2 km
Weybosset Mills Complex
2.9 km
Richard Henry Deming House
2.8 km
Reservoir Avenue Sewage Pumping Station
2.1 km
William J. Braitsch and Company Plant
2.9 km
Retro-Computing Society of Rhode Island
3.2 km
Perkins Buildings
3.3 km
Rochambeau Worsted Company Mill
3.6 km
Arad Wood House
2.4 km
Bridgham–Arch–Wilson Streets Historic District
3.4 km
Parkis-Comstock Historic District
3.5 km
Joy Homestead
1.9 km
Ebenezer Knight Dexter Statue
2.8 km
Nathan Westcott House
2.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes