Little Compton, Coastal town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States.
Little Compton spans across 28.9 square miles of land and water, featuring stone walls, rolling hills, and five distinct beaches along the Atlantic coastline.
The Sakonnet Indians first inhabited the area until European settlers from Duxbury, Massachusetts arrived in 1659 and established the Plymouth Colony settlement.
The town maintains one of three remaining historic town commons in Rhode Island, containing churches, schools, a library, and municipal buildings.
South Shore Beach and Goosewing Beach provide public access to the Atlantic Ocean, while seasonal activities include swimming, hiking, and local farmers markets.
The population of 3,589 residents doubles during summer months as visitors arrive to experience the rural coastal setting and agricultural community.
Location: Newport County
Inception: 1659
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Website: http://www.little-compton.com
Website: http://little-compton.com
GPS coordinates: 41.50000,-71.16667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
6.6 km
Clambake Club of Newport
9.4 km
Norman Bird Sanctuary
7 km
Whitehall Museum House
8.9 km
Stone House Inn
4.1 km
Fort Church
2.7 km
Rhode Island Red Monument
6.8 km
Sakonnet Light
6 km
Boyd's Windmill
8.6 km
Wilbor House
1.7 km
Tiverton Four Corners Historic District
8.2 km
Paul Cuffe Farm
9.9 km
Little Compton Common Historic District
1.1 km
Hamilton Hoppin House
11 km
Normand Edward Fontaine Bridge
8.4 km
William Whalley Homestead
4.9 km
Bailey Farm
8.8 km
Union Church
9.9 km
Paradise School
8.5 km
Westport Point Historic District
8.1 km
Greenvale Farm
7 km
Gardiner Pond Shell Midden
7.4 km
Witherbee School
10.2 km
Stonybrook Estate Historic District
6.2 km
Cadman-White-Handy House
10.9 km
Lyman C. Joseph House
9.2 km
First Baptist Church of Tiverton
7.2 km
Dennis J. Murphy House at Ogden Farm
8.3 kmReviews
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