College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of Roger Williams House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2018
1. Site of Roger Williams House Marker
this spot stood the
House
of
Roger Williams
Founder of Providence
1636
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 41° 49.83′ N, 71° 24.609′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 44) and Howland Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 237 North Main Street, Providence RI 02903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roger Williams Founded Providence Here in 1636 (a few steps from this marker); The Original Water Supply (within shouting distance of this marker); A Livelie Experiment (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wellspring of Providence (within shouting distance of this marker); A Shelter for Persons Distressed (within shouting distance of this marker); Realizing Providence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of St. John (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Williams National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Roger Williams. Roger Williams National Memorial website entry (Submitted on August 26, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Roger Williams ... A Brief Biography. Roger Williams Family Association website entry (Submitted on August 26, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2018
2. Site of Roger Williams House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
