District · Little Compton, Rhode Island
Little Compton Common Historic District
An NRHP-listed triangular area around one of only two remaining true town commons in Rhode Island, ringed by the United Congregational Church, Town Hall, and a colonial cemetery.
Written from primary sources · register as of Sep 2026
- On record
- 4 independent storefronts
- Kinds
- 4 categories · Eat 1 · Drink 1 · Shop 1 · Culture 1
- Location
- Addresses on record · plotted as collected
- Chains
- None, by policy · multi-site operators are removed as the re-check finds them
Plotted from the register's own address points · north up
| № | Name | Category | Address | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat · 1 | ||||
| 01 | Commons Lunch A casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot on the Commons serving johnnycakes, chowder, and lobster roll since 1967, rebuilt in 2006 after a fire. | Restaurant | 48 Commons | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Drink · 1 | ||||
| 02 | Sakonnet Vineyard Rhode Island's oldest vineyard at 169 acres, with a tasting room and bar pouring wine by the glass and bottle alongside a seasonal kitchen menu. | Bar | 162 West Main Rd | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Shop · 1 | ||||
| 03 | Wilbur's General Store A general store on the Commons since 1893, selling baked goods, toys, gifts, and sundries. | Market | 50 Commons Rd | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Culture · 1 | ||||
| 04 | Art Cafe A cafe, gallery, and studio in a converted 18th-century barn near the Commons, serving espresso and pastries alongside working artist studios. | Gallery | 7 S Commons Rd | Listed · independent · address on record |
Neighbouring districts
Distance between district centroids, as the crow fliesTiverton · 5 on record · 5.7 km
Middletown · 5 on record · 9.9 km
Portsmouth · 5 on record · 12.2 km
Newport · 5 on record · 12.9 km