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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWYM_holts-trail_Tiverton-RI.html
By the sincerity ofhis dedication and perseveranceDr. James W. Holt, Jr.motivated by the love for his community and the understanding of his environment, has served to preserve here an unspoiled display of our historical foundation which will ensu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWHX_fort-barton_Tiverton-RI.html
Through the unrelenting efforts of Dr. James W. Holt, Jr. Fort Barton was preserved. It was given to the town of Tiverton by the Newport Historical Society in 1968. In 1777 the site was fortified by the colonial army to defend against British troo…
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The earthen mounds on this site are the original fortifications that defended Tiverton against British forces that occupied Aquidneck Island. With hand tools & human toil colonists dug the breastworks then pulled artillery pieces up the hill to th…