Clemence-Irons House
Clemence-Irons House, Stone-ender house in Johnston, Rhode Island.
The Clemence-Irons House features a massive stone chimney at one end and thick wooden walls throughout its one-and-a-half-story structure.
Richard Clemence constructed this residence in 1691, making it one of the earliest surviving examples of colonial architecture in Rhode Island.
The house represents the transfer of western English building techniques to colonial America, particularly the stone-ender construction method common in Rhode Island.
Visitors can explore the house through guided tours on Saturdays from June through mid-October, learning about colonial building techniques and daily life.
A dendrochronology survey in 2003 confirmed the exact construction date of 1691 through analysis of the original timber frame components.
Location: Rhode Island
GPS coordinates: 41.83917,-71.48444
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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