Camp Endicott

Camp Endicott is a seven-acre historic district in North Kingstown containing preserved Quonset huts, administrative buildings, and training grounds along the southern boundary of a naval center. The layout reflects how military bases were organized and operated during the mid-twentieth century.

The facility was established in 1942 to train over 100,000 members of the U.S. Navy Construction Battalions during World War II. These trained personnel were then deployed globally for military construction projects.

The site honors Rear Admiral Mordecai T. Endicott, a pioneering figure in military construction and engineering. His legacy remains connected to how Americans shaped wartime infrastructure and innovation.

Preserved structures remain accessible through guided tours at the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park located within the grounds. Visiting is typically by arranged tour rather than free-roaming access.

Engineers at this location developed and manufactured the first Quonset huts, prefabricated structures that transformed military and civilian construction worldwide. These innovative portable buildings found uses well beyond their original military purpose.

Location: Rhode Island

GPS coordinates: 41.60250,-71.43780

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08