College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Snowtown Riot 1831
Erected by The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society series list.
Location. 41° 49.882′ N, 71° 24.665′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is on Smith Street (Rhode Island Route 44) just east of Canal Street (U.S. 44), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the Roger Williams National Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 282 N Main St, 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. Witness to History (within shouting distance of this marker); Seasonal Gathering (within shouting distance of this marker); A Place for Your Ideas (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriel Bernon (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Williams National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of St. John
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Also see . . . Hard Scrabble/ Snow Town. (Submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts.)
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012
2. Snowtown Riot 1831 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
