Newport Artillery Company Armory | |
 | |
   | |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°29′22″N 71°18′51″W / 41.48944°N 71.31417°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1835 |
| Architect | MacGregor, Alexander; Duress & McWade |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000029[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 30, 1972 |
The Newport Artillery Company of Newport, Rhode Island was chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of Great Britain. It is the oldest military unit in the United States operating under its original charter, and the company maintains a museum in its historic armory. The company has served in wars ranging from the French and Indian War to the First World War. Individual members of the Company have served in every war fought by the United States.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.