Originally built facing south, the house was rotated on its lot to face west in 1834, at which time its entry was given a Greek Revival surround.

[2] The house was home from the time of its construction to Rev.

Stiles lived in the house while serving as a minister for 20 years at the Second Congregational Church on Clarke Street.

Stiles freed his slave when he left Newport to serve at Yale in 1777.

Stiles House is currently a private residence and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.