The fifteenth in a series of Nanos hidden within a short walking
distance of Downtown Newport, the City by the Sea. I will try to
bring you to scenic views, bits of history, or just a plain cool
location.
Newport's Battery Park, which may not be identified with sign,
is located at the junction of Washington and Battery streets. The
patriotic site offers a great photo opportunity with the
picturesque Newport Bridge in the background.
The Newport Battery was a Patriot breastwork from 1776. The town
was occupied by the British from 1776 to 1779. The French occupied
the port in 1780-1781 while their fleet was anchored here. Later
named Fort Greene, it was rebuilt as an elliptical stone 12 gun
battery. By 1811, it was in ruins. The area has been a city park
since 1891.
Cache is a nano as expected. It is located at one end of the
small park. Please use stealth when retrieving and replacing the
cache, although it should be able to be retrieved with minimal
fuss. I want to make these easy, so please use the hint.
Parking anywhere close will be extremely difficult in the summer
months. Please pay attention to all parking signs..we don't want
anyone getting a ticket.
So, come on and cache a little in America's First Resort.