view gallery |  Gabriel Bernon-Providence, Rhode Island
in Rhode Island Historical Markers In the gardens at Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence. posted by: Markerman62 location: Rhode Island date approved: 3/22/2015 last visited: 3/11/2015 |
view gallery |  Gen. George Washington and Co. Stayed at Little Rest - South Kingstown, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers George Washington and several others slept in "Little Rest" from March 5 to 6, 1781. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 1/31/2015 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Kings County Courthouse - South Kingstown, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers The plaque on the building that currently is the South Kingstown Public Library was once the Kings County Courthouse, which was one of the five courthouses that the Rhode Island General Assembly conducted their sessions in. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 1/29/2015 last visited: never |
view gallery |  The First Command of John Paul Jones - East Greenwich, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers This plaque on the town hall relates the stories of the forming of the first Navy during the American Revolutionary War. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 7/3/2014 last visited: 4/1/2015 |
view gallery |  The Assistant Keeper's House - Beavertail State Park - Jamestown, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers The Assistant Keeper's House at Beavertail Light was used for that purpose from 1898 to 1972 and is now a museum. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 7/3/2014 last visited: 12/28/2014 |
view gallery |  Roger Williams and Canonicus - Jamestown, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers This marker relates the story of how Reverend Roger Williams met with Sachem Canonicus to agree on a treaty and purchase much of the land that makes up much of today's Rhode Island. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 6/26/2014 last visited: 12/28/2014 |
view gallery |  Charlietown - Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge - Charlestown, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers This sign is located at the eastern end of a now defunct and mostly removed landing strip where the U.S. Navy trained pilots to take off and land - even former U.S. President George H. W. Bush trained here. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 1/12/2014 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Nine Men's Misery - Cumberland RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers Nine Men's Misery is a site in current day Cumberland, Rhode Island where nine colonists were tortured by the Narragansett Indian tribe during King Philip's War. A stone memorial was constructed in 1676 which is believed to be the oldest veterans memorial in the United States. posted by: nomadwillie location: Rhode Island date approved: 6/5/2013 last visited: 6/20/2014 |
view gallery |  Snowtown Riot 1831 - Providence, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers This historical marker for the Snowtown Riot of 1831 is located at the north end of the park, known as the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, Rhode Island. posted by: Chasing Blue Sky location: Rhode Island date approved: 5/30/2013 last visited: 5/6/2013 |
view gallery |  The Narragansett Pier Towers and Casino - Narragansett, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers The twin towers connected by a room over the road are all that is left of a casino that once was here. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 11/18/2012 last visited: 3/20/2014 |
view gallery |  House of Roger Williams Marker - Providence, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers This simple plaque set above the 2nd floor of a stone building states that a few rods east was the location of the house of Roger Williams, founder of Providence. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 9/19/2012 last visited: 9/22/2013 |
view gallery |  Here was Born - Gilbert Stuart - North Kingstown, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers Gilbert Stuart, noted painter, was born in a mill house on December 3, 1755. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 5/9/2012 last visited: 6/9/2013 |
view gallery |  Blackstone River - Pawtucket, Rhode Island
in Rhode Island Historical Markers Marker giving a brief history of the role which the Blackstone River played in the industrial development of the United States. The marker is located near the Main Street bridge and the Pawtucket Falls. posted by: BruceS location: Rhode Island date approved: 10/3/2011 last visited: 8/7/2013 |
view gallery |  Pawtucket Falls - Pawtucket, Rhode Island
in Rhode Island Historical Markers Marker giving brief history of the Pawtucket Falls and the role it played in the industrial development of Pawtucket. The marker is located near the Main Street Bridge across the Blackstone River. posted by: BruceS location: Rhode Island date approved: 10/3/2011 last visited: 8/7/2013 |
view gallery |  Militia Common - Newport, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers Commemorates a former muster point. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Rhode Island date approved: 8/27/2011 last visited: 12/13/2013 |
view gallery |  River and Fields at Pawtucket - Pawtucket, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers This old marker is nearly hidden at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Exchange Street. posted by: Metro2 location: Rhode Island date approved: 7/4/2010 last visited: 9/6/2012 |
view gallery |  Pettaquamscutt Rock - South Kingstown, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers Pettaquamscutt Rock - South Kingstown, RI posted by: RIclimber location: Rhode Island date approved: 11/26/2009 last visited: 8/22/2011 |
view gallery |  Washington St - Warren, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers This sign, located on the corner of Main and Washington Streets, states that the street is named for General George Washington, who had stopped at the inn on the corner in 1781. posted by: NorStar location: Rhode Island date approved: 4/30/2009 last visited: 10/26/2013 |
view gallery |  Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor - Pawtucket, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers An sign about the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is located at the Slater Mill Historic Site in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Rhode Island date approved: 4/26/2009 last visited: 8/31/2012 |
view gallery |  The Wilkinson Mill - Pawtucket, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers A historical sign about the Wilkinson Mill is located on the grounds of the Slater Mill Historic Site in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Rhode Island date approved: 4/26/2009 last visited: 8/31/2012 |
view gallery |  Sylvanus Brown House - Pawtucket, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers The Sylvanus Brown House is part of the Slater Mill Historic Site in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Rhode Island date approved: 4/26/2009 last visited: 8/31/2012 |
view gallery |  Slater Mill Historic Site - Pawtucket, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers The Slater Mill Historic Site is located on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Rhode Island date approved: 4/26/2009 last visited: 8/31/2012 |
view gallery |  Wilkinson Mill - Pawtucket, RI
in Rhode Island Historical Markers This historical marker is located at the entrance to the Wilkinson Mill, which is one of the structures located at the Slater Mill Historic Site in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Rhode Island date approved: 4/26/2009 last visited: 8/31/2012 |
view gallery |  Woonsocket Falls - Woonsocket, Rhode Island
in Rhode Island Historical Markers Historical marker about the role the water falls in Woonsocket played in its development.
posted by: BruceS location: Rhode Island date approved: 4/13/2009 last visited: 1/8/2010 |
view gallery |  Market Square - Canal Passages - Woonsocket, Rhode Island
in Rhode Island Historical Markers Historical marker with history of the canals played in the development of Woonsocket.
posted by: BruceS location: Rhode Island date approved: 4/13/2009 last visited: 1/8/2010 |
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