Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial (HM269V)

Location: Providence, RI 02903 Providence County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 49.745', W 71° 24.605'

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Welcome to the birthplace of religious freedom in the United States. Roger Williams, fleeing religious persecution in England and Massachusetts Bay Colony, founded Providence here in 1636. The original inhabitants, the Narragansett and Wampanoag, have lived in this area for thousands of years. They taught the early settlers much about living here on the shores of what was once a great saltwater cove. Later, Providence bustled with maritime trade and played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution.

We invite you to explore this history and reflect on Williams's vision of Liberty of Conscience as you enjoy the memorial and Providence.

Rhode Island State House

See the home of the state's General Assembly, one of the largest marble domes in the world, and the 1663 Rhode Island Charter.

Waterplace Park
Walk along the river and discover year-round public art and cultural events.

Roger Williams National Memorial
Discover the Roger Williams story and begin your exploration of Providence here.

First Baptist Church in America
Visit the meeting house of the oldest Baptist congregation in America, which was gathered by Roger Williams in 1638.

John Brown House Museum
Explore our nation's early social and cultural



history at the Rhode Island Historical Society

Brown University
Tour the campus of one of the country's oldest universities.

The Old State House
Stand where Rhode Island declared its independence on May 4, 1776, two months before the rest of the colonies.

Prospect Park
Take in the panoramic view of Providence from the Roger Williams statue that marks his final resting place.

Antram-Gray House
Memorial Visitor Center
For almost 300 years, this building has witnessed the growth and transformation of Providence.
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HM NumberHM269V
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Placed ByNational Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Date Added Monday, March 26th, 2018 at 10:02am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)19T E 299862 N 4633607
Decimal Degrees41.82908333, -71.41008333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 49.745', W 71° 24.605'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 49' 44.7" N, 71° 24' 36.3" W
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Area Code(s)401
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 152-162 US-44, Providence RI 02903, US
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