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

Beneficent Congregational Church

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012

1. Beneficent Congregational Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1743 under the leadership of Joseph Snow Sr. as ruling elder. First minister Rev Joseph Snow Jr. 1743-1793. Original meeting house built on this site 1744-6. Present building dedicated in 1810. Vestry and Chancel remodeled and present organ installed in 1923. The first church established in the west side of the river.

Erected 1927.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.

Location. 41° 49.215′ N, 71° 24.818′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Marker is on Weybosset Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Weybosset 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. Repentance for Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas A. Doyle (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinatown on Empire (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Professional Theater (about 600 feet away); St. Francis Xavier Convent of Mercy (about 700 feet away); Irons & Russell Building

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(about 700 feet away); Styles (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Universalist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

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Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012

2. Beneficent Congregational Church

The marker is mounted to the building behind the left column

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.