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

Sissieretta Jones

"The greatest singer of her race"

— 1868-1933 —

Sissieretta Jones Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012

1. Sissieretta Jones Marker

Inscription.
Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, the internationally celebrated soprano known as "Black Patti" lived near this site at 7 Wheaton Street until her passing on June 24, 1933.

With 17 medals and a diamond tiara bestowed upon her, she was the highest paid performer of her race and the first African American to perform at Carnegie Hall. For 28 years she toured the world, singing for 75,000 at Madison Square Garden, four U.S. presidents, the German Kaiser, and British Royalty.

She is buried at Grace Church Cemetery, Providence

Erected 2012 by The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1933.

Location. 41° 49.751′ N, 71° 24.45′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Wheaton Street and Pratt Street, on the right when traveling west on Wheaton Street. 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. Isaac Hale (within shouting distance of this marker); Prospect Terrace

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); College Hill Historic District (about 300 feet away); Court and State House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Prospect Terrace (about 300 feet away); State Arsenal 20th Century Wars Memorial (about 300 feet away); Providence Marine Corps of Artillery (about 300 feet away); The Boys of Adams' Battery "G" (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

Also see . . . Sissieretta Jones Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts.)

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012

2. Sissieretta Jones Marker

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 765 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.