First Town House of Providence Marker

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Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

First Town House of Providence

By Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012

1. First Town House of Providence Marker

Inscription. On this lot stood the first town house of Providence here from time to time Roger Williams presided over freemen from 1644-1647

Location. 41° 49.608′ N, 71° 24.507′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 44), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02903, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Fleur-De-Lys Studio (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Burning of British Taxed Tea (about 400 feet away); Steeple Street Complex (about 400 feet away); The Hurricane of September 21st 1938 (about 400 feet away); The History of The Weybosset Bridge (about 500 feet away); Rhode Island Korean Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Providence.

By Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012

2. First Town House of Providence Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 117 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.