TOWNS
The Newport County Courthouse (Murray Judicial Complex) is located at 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840; phone: 401-841-8350 (district); 401-841-8340 (family); 401-841-8330 (superior).
Newport County, one of two original Rhode Island counties, was established in 1703. In 1842, county governments were dissolved in Rhode Island. Today the counties serve as historical context and administrative boundaries for the judicial system.
HISTORIC SITES