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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWDO_green-end-fort_Middletown-RI.html
Built 1777bythe Englishforthe defenceof Newport
The gift of—————W. W. ShermanJ. N. BrownH. BrownF. S. BarkerS. P. Barker
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWDM_prescotts-headquarters_Middletown-RI.html
In this housethe British General Prescottwas taken prisoneron the night of July 9, 1777by Lieutenant-Colonel Bartonof the Rhode Island Line.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWDH_rochambeau_Newport-RI.html
[ Left Marker : ]On June eighteenth, 1781, General Rochambeau left Newport with his army to join the American forces on the Hudson, and on August nineteenth, 1781, the combined armies under command of General Washington began their victorious marc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWDG_pettaquamscutt-rock_South-Kingstown-RI.html
At this "round rock," noted Indian landmark, the original purchase of this land was made from Quassaquanch, Kachanaquant, and Quequaquenuet, chief Sachems of the Narragansetts, by Samuel Wilbor, John Hull, John Porter, Samuel Wilson, and Thomas Mu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUBK_pierce-park-and-riverwalk_Central-Falls-RI.html
Due to land disputes and broken peace treaties between local natives and early English settlers, King Philip's War took place for 14 months during 1675 and 1676. Captain Michael Pierce's fight with the natives occured on this spot in March of 1676…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUBI_looff-carousel_Pawtucket-RI.html
This is the oldest stander carousel in the world it was built by pioneer craftsman Charles I. D. Looff in 1895, and was installed in Slater park in 1910.Open weekends April, May, June, September, October and daily in July and August. Available for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUBG_john-f-jack-mcgee_Pawtucket-RI.html
1885-1918During his flying career, Jack McGee, one of Pawtucket's most famous sons and a pioneer in this country's aviation history, used this general area of Darlington to make many of his historic flights.On June 11th 1918 he was killed when the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUBE_daggett-house_Pawtucket-RI.html
Built in 1685, this is the oldest standing house in Pawtucket and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is now operated by the Pawtucket Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.For tour Hours Contact the Park Office
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUB0_university-hall_Providence-RI.html
Has Been designated a Registered National Historic LandmarkUnder the provisions of the Historic sites act of August 21 1935This site possess exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the united states of America US Departm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU75_the-arcade_Providence-RI.html
Has Been Designated a National Historic Landmarkthis site posses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America An important example of modern monolithic granite construction, this is one of the most beautiful c…