Forge Farm
Also known as Birth Place of Major Gen. Nathanael Greene
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Forge Farm
Forge Farm, at 40 Forge Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 11, 1974. It was among the first 6 of Warwick’s 32 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, agriculture, military and exploration/settlement, at the national level. The listing covers 179 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Warwick, Rhode Island, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 102 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 5 minutes
40 Forge Rd., Warwick · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
11 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Forge Farm
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Forge Farm
Is Forge Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 11, 1974 (Register number 74000037).
Is Forge Farm a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead, 6.1 miles away.
Can you visit Forge Farm?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Forge Farm?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 102 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41374848 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.