College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
College Hill Historic District
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012
1. College Hill Historic District Marker
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
US Department of Interior
National Park Service
1971
Erected 1971.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 49.747′ N, 71° 24.51′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is on Benefit Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Court and State House (a few steps from this marker); The Meeting Street School (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Meeting Street School (within shouting distance of this marker); State Arsenal 20th Century Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boys of Adams' Battery "G"
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Also see . . . College Hill. (Submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts.)
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012
2. College Hill Historic District Marker
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, 2011
3. College Hill Historic District
A look down Benefit Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
