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Smith--Appleby House
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| Nearest city: | Smithfield, Rhode Island |
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| Built: | 1697 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style: | Colonial |
| Governing body: | Smithfield Historical Society |
| NRHP Reference#: | 74000005[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | May 1, 1974 |
The Smith-Appleby House Museum, built in 1696, is a historic house museum in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and the museum is home to the Smithfield Historical Society.
Elisha Smith, a grandson of one of Rhode Island's co-founders, John Smith, "The Miller," built the original part of this house. Originally, the house was a small stone-ender consisting of one room. Later occupants made additions around 1730 and 1813 and altered the chimney configuration. The original farm grounds contained mills and a blacksmith shop on 700 acres (2.8 km2).
The Smith-Appleby House Museum is open for tours during scheduled events, or tours may be arranged on request.
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