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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM261B_liberty-tree-memorial_Charlestown-RI.html
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM261A_grumman-f6f-5n-hellcat-crash_Charlestown-RI.html
U.S. Navy NAAF Charlestown, R.I. On Friday, March 2, 1945 at 2215 hours, Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat Buno 71418 crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 22, where it exploded and burned on the ice-covered waters 500 Ft off shore. LTJG Ken…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2619_charlestown-naval-auxiliary-landing-field-memorial-a-war-memorial_Charlestown-RI.html
In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the recent wars of the United States Thru these portals pass the hottest pilots in the world
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21C4_the-wellspring-of-providence_Providence-RI.html
A freshwater spring attracted Roger Williams to this site and anchored the community. Williams built his house across the street, and religious and civil meetings took place around its "gushing" waters. The spring remained in community…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21C3_around-the-corner-from-market-square_Providence-RI.html
Providence's Downtown was not always located in its present location across the river. The first town center was located along the Moshassock River and North Main Street near St. John's Episcopal Church. The second Downtown was located around th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21BU_the-moshassuck-river_Providence-RI.html
A Short River Through Time "Mooshausick," was the name given by the native Narragansett tribe to the body of water that flows into the Providence River at Confluence Park. It means "river where the moose watered." The Moshassuck originates in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21BT_witness-to-history_Providence-RI.html
If this building could speak, it would tell the remarkable tale of a city's transformation. The Antram-Gray House, the oldest surviving commercial building in Providence, was built around 1730 as a residence and distillery. It soon found itself…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2155_summit_Coventry-RI.html
The village of Summit was called Perry's Hollow in the 18th century. Located on a ridge between the Flat River and the Moosup River Watersheds, the name "Summit" signified a high point along the adjacent railroad line. Summit developed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2152_the-woonasquatucket-river_Providence-RI.html
The Early Years "Wanasquatucket" was the name given by the native Narragansett tribe to the larger river that flows into the Providence River and Confluence Park. It means "the river where the tide ends." This panel, along with the panel for M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM213L_lebanon-1983-grenada-a-war-memorial_Newport-RI.html
Since 1776 The United States Marines Have Served Our Nation in Peace and War Semper Fidelis These Marines Continue to be true to these words. CPL Rick R. Crudale West Warwick · SGT Timothy R. Giblin North Providence · …
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