The William Vernon House
46 Clarke Street
Newport, Rhode, Island
The William Vernon House (circa 1709 & 1760) is one of the most historically significant buildings in Newport, Rhode Island.
Located on Clarke Street, the home played a critical role during the American Revolution. Beginning in July 1780, the Comte de Rochambeau, Commander-in-Chief of the French forces, used the home as his headquarters. Both George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette visited Rochambeau at the house during his time in Newport. Perhaps the most notable feature of the home was discovered in 1937, when water infiltration required the removal of the paneling in the northwest parlor. Underneath, workers found a series of sixteen remarkable chinoiserie panels.
Website: https://www.newportrestoration.org/vernon-house/
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