The City of Newport was settled in 1639. The line between Newport and
Portsmouth was established September 14, 1640. Newport was incorporated as a
city June 1, 1784. City charter was given up March 27, 1787. The City
incorporated the second time at the May session of 1853 and the charter was
accepted May 20, 1853.
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