In 1653 settler-colonists laid claim to "Sowams," the ancestral home of the Pokanoket. Though the Pokanoket never relinquished their claim, settler-colonists soon occupied the land, including modern-day Barrington. Among these settler-colonists were . . . — — Map (db m251628) HM
Early Plymouth colonists called Barrington "The Garden of the Colony" for its beautiful location on Narragansett Bay and the Providence River, its numerous streams and meadows, and its fertile soil.
- from Bicknell, A History . . . — — Map (db m223012) HM
"Campers all helped each other pitch tents, which had a big pole in the middle. The tents were up all summer long and Labor Day, down they'd come. There would be at least a hundred of them."
- Mary Clare Feeley, a summer . . . — — Map (db m251860) HM
In 1847, Nathaniel Potter of Providence founded the Nayett Brick Company along the nearby banks of Mouscochuck Creek and what was then a large swamp. Making bricks involved digging clay by hand with picks and shovels from holes 12 to 14 feet in . . . — — Map (db m251635) HM
Prince's Hill, the highest point of land in Barrington, was named for its original colonial owner, Governor Thomas Prince, or Prence, of Plymouth Plantation. Around 1728, the town bought a half-acre of land on this hill for Prince's Hill . . . — — Map (db m251626) HM
A family of shipbuilders, seafarers, and farmers, the Drowns settled in Bristol and Warren before the American Revolution. In the late 1700s, Jeremiah Drown began buying land in Barrington, and, in 1833, his son Alfred purchased 16 acres here . . . — — Map (db m251862) HM
Platted
1868
Welcome to
Drownville
Farmland once owned by the Drown family, and the land was subdivided after passenger rail service was established in 1855, connecting Barrington to Providence.
Listed on the
National . . . — — Map (db m251908) HM
Once known as the Humphrey Farm, Haines Memorial State Park (originally named the Dr. George B. Haines Memorial Park) is a picturesque stretch of fields, woods, and coastline in Barrington and the Riverside section of East Providence. Dr. Haines, . . . — — Map (db m251859) HM
The Willis E. Blount Ice Company was created circa 1918 on Little Echo to provide ice for the Warren-based Blount Oyster Company. The pond, a flooded claypit, had been used for ice harvesting since the late 1800s. Willis' sons, Luther and Francis . . . — — Map (db m251909) HM
This Boulder Marks the site of Massasoit Spring and commemorates the great Indian sachem Massasoit, friend of the white man and chief of this region when the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, 1620.
This tablet is placed in accordance with the . . . — — Map (db m290544) HM
"When workers were building the Barrington Bridge in 1914, my grandmother, Maria Balia, who lived nearby would serve them drinks that she kept cold in her well. The workers used to go to her house every day and sit under the grape . . . — — Map (db m222998) HM
Osamequin Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary is named in honor of the Massasoit (Great Leader) Osamequin (or Ousamequin) of the Pokanoket Tribe. Osamequin, which means Yellow Feather, led his people in helping the settlers of the Plymouth Colony . . . — — Map (db m282075) HM
"I remember the spectacular view of the Barrington River in the Spring and Summer; the boats were moored in the beautiful harbor which gave the police access to our community from both land and water."
- Police Officer Joseph . . . — — Map (db m223004) HM
This monument is here to remind us of all who served, in whatever capacity, in whatever place, the men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.
Dedicated to Barrington veterans WWII "Operation Silent Witness" . . . — — Map (db m251630) WM
A Conservation Success Story - Sowams Woods is a 12.3 acre parcel owned and managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. It took four years, two-million dollars and a far-reaching coalition to protect the property forever. The effort . . . — — Map (db m283199) HM
A memorial of patriotism and a tribute of honor to the men of Barrington who in the World War served their country 1914 - 1918
Domenico Acciardo
Giuseppe Acciardo
Earl Adams
G. Edward Anderson
Gustaf O. Anderson . . . — — Map (db m252317) WM
In memory of the members of this parish who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
1941 - 1945
Anthony Carlone
Frank Chianese
Amos Cabral
Roland O. Cusson
John DiCicco
Peter D'Elia
James Paolella
Constantino . . . — — Map (db m251636) WM
The Mount Hoge Bridge was immediately heralded as a triumph of engineering and remarkably beautiful structure. Steinman had began with an inherently graceful bridge form and then given special attention in the artistic design of the entire . . . — — Map (db m186854) HM
Named in honor of
Raymond Earl Bliven
Corporal 16th Co. 5th Regt.
U.S. Marine Corps
Born August 5 1897
Killed in Action in France
June 23 1918 — — Map (db m222947) WM
The Mount Hope Bridge was built as a private toll bridge by the Mount Hope Bridge Co. after state proposals for a public bridge were defeated. In 1927, Dr. David B Steinman, the noted New York bridge engineer, produced the design for a graceful . . . — — Map (db m186853) HM
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Miscellaneous Conflicts
Persian Gulf
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Afghanistan
Iraq
Combat Merchant Marines
Oath of . . . — — Map (db m222954) WM
In appreciation of the US Coast Guard who have served their country and the State of Rhode Island and the Town of Bristol since 1935 — — Map (db m222756) HM WM
In January 1680, following King Philips War, Plymouth Colony sold the area known by the name of Mount Hope Neck and Poppasquash Neck, which was part of Sowams, the ancestral home of the Pokanoket Tribe. Following the sale, four wealthy Boston . . . — — Map (db m186127) HM
Organized and first church edifice built on Bristol Common 1683. Oldest Congregational church in Rhode Island. Second church building erected 1784. This building erected 1856. — — Map (db m222915) HM
Erected in memory of the stalwart founders and builders of Bristol those courageous men and women whose dauntless spirit and renowned achievements have become the everlasting heritage of this town — — Map (db m222923) HM
Finney's Distillery was discovered during demolition of the structure of the original Bank of Bristol (shown below, center). For nearly thirty-five years, two hundred gallons of rum were made each day. The rum was placed in barrels called . . . — — Map (db m222816) HM
In 1675, after King Philip's War, the lands known as Mount Hope were ceded to Plymouth Colony. Plymouth sold the area that became the Town of Bristol and its deep water harbor to four proprietors, who laid out streets relative to the waterfront. . . . — — Map (db m222772) HM
Today, Bristol's waterfront embodies the town's many successful efforts to repurpose its maritime-related resources and structures. The creation of the Bristol Waterfront Historic District in 1975 encouraged residents to work actively towards . . . — — Map (db m222783) HM
With the collapse of the DeWolf empire in 1825, Bristol's golden years came to an abrupt halt. Although the maritime economy would eventually rebound, it would never reach the plateau it had known prior to 1825. By the 1830s, new pressures on . . . — — Map (db m222828) HM
In Bristol's early years, the waterfront was an important means of transportation. In addition to ships engaged in the trans-Atlantic merchant trade, smaller boats ferried people and goods around both Narraganset Bay, and beyond to cities like . . . — — Map (db m222836) HM
After the Civil war, Bristol's economy shifted to the production of rubber goods. In 1865, August O. Bourn established the National Rubber Company on Wood Street and began manufacturing rubber using vulcanizing technology, which had been recently . . . — — Map (db m222849) HM
Flood awareness is important to Bristol's community of residents, businesses and visitors. These historic photos depict the destruction to the town from the 1938 and 1954 Hurricanes.
❶ The D'Wolf Inn stood on this . . . — — Map (db m222764) HM
Flood awareness is important to Bristol's community of residents, businesses and visitors. These historic photos depict the destruction to the town from the 1938 Hurricane.
In 1818 James DeWolf and his brother built the DeWolf Warehouse. The DeWolf family engaged in numerous sea-related enterprises that included the slave trade, rum distilleries, privateering, merchant marine, insurance, banking and Cuban sugar and . . . — — Map (db m222814) HM
In grateful recognition of the veterans of Bristol Rhode Island who gave their lives to defend the liberties of the world
~ In memory of ~
Almeida, Anthony
Barboza, Joseph
Barboza, Manuel M.
Barron, Robert K. . . . — — Map (db m222893) WM
Mount Hope (originally Montaup in the Pokanoket language) is a wooded promontory on the eastern shore of Bristol, Rhode Island overlooking the part of Narragansett Bay known as Mount Hope Bay. Before the European settlers arrived in New England, . . . — — Map (db m301431) HM
Connecting Providence plantations settled by Roger Williams 1636 with the island of Rhode Island settled by John Clarke 1638 (purchased from the Indians and originally called Aquidneck)
On the nearby shores of Mount Hope lived the Wampanoag . . . — — Map (db m198190) HM
This Federal Style mansion designed by Russel Warren was built by George DeWolf in 1810. Money received from the trading of enslaved people funded its construction. The DeWolf family financed 88 slaving voyages accounting for 60 percent of all . . . — — Map (db m222899) HM
Dedicated to the following employees who entered the Armed Forces of our country
Margaret Black
W. Steven Burns
Harold Connery
Francis Connery
Norman Cologne
J. Raymond Dugan
Harris Fonseca
Carmelo Ficarra . . . — — Map (db m222950) WM
Dedicated in memory of
Specialist Michael Andrade
169th/115th MP Company
U.S. Army RI National Guard
May this boardwalk be a place for reflection, prayer and joy for all who visit. A place to remember and honor the sacrifices of all . . . — — Map (db m222781) WM
Organized by members of the Church of England 1718. First church erected on this spot 1720. Burned by the British May 25, 1778. Second church erected 1786. removed to make way for a larger one 1833. Third church burned Dec. 5, 1858. Fourth church . . . — — Map (db m222933) HM
"Loafers' Corner"
The
Easterbrooks-Paull Block
1899
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m222909) HM
The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company was started here in 1863 by John B. Herreshoff with his brother Nathanael G. Herreshoff as designer.
The Company designed and built many famous vessels including Seagoing Torpedo Boat No. 1 U.S.S. Cushing . . . — — Map (db m222724) HM
The War of Independence
Voice of the People
In response to the "Boston Tea Party" the citizens of Bristol in the Town Meeting of February 28, 1774 adopted an 11-point resolution in support which included these words: . . . — — Map (db m222856) HM WM
The America's Cup is not only the most prestigious and exciting yacht race in the world, but it is also a blending of each competing country's best technology and talent. All of the racing teams from each country engage their best naval . . . — — Map (db m222749) HM
For centuries travelers have come here, where the waters narrow between Mount Hope Bay and Narragansett Bay, to come over to Aquidneck Island. Before 1929, the trip was made by water. The Wampanoag people, who were the earliest residents of Mount . . . — — Map (db m190085) HM
1917 - 1918
In honor and in memory of the citizens of Bristol, R.I. who served in World War I
[Names listed]
American Legion
Memorial Square
This square is dedicated in honor of the citizens of Bristol who served in the wars of our . . . — — Map (db m222902) WM
Rhode Island College, now Brown University, was founded on this site with the Rev. James Manning as its first President.
The First Commencement was held here in 1769, when the student enrollment was 29.
The College moved to its . . . — — Map (db m222989) HM
The Sowams Heritage Area includes Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, Providence, and Warren RI, and Rehoboth, Seekonk and Swansea, MA. Sowams means "Southern Area and was the historic home of the Pokanokets (later described as Wampanoags) . . . — — Map (db m296118) HM
The town of Warren was first settled by people from the Pokanoket Tribe, later known as the Wampanoag. The Pokanoket controlled the land from Plymouth to the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. In 1620, Osamequin, which translates as Yellow . . . — — Map (db m301430) HM
In memory of Hugh Cole. Born London, England, 1627. Died Swansea, Mass, 1699. An honorable and useful citizen of Plymouth Colony. Many years a representative of Swansea, Mass. A sergeant in King Philip's War, 1675. An esteemed friend of King . . . — — Map (db m223850) HM
In October of 2000 the Massasoit Park Revitalization Committee rehabilitated and re-dedicated this park for the community of Warren as a recreational space for the Historic Waterfront District.
In the Sacred Circle, East, West, North and . . . — — Map (db m282078) HM
This tablet placed beside the gushing water known for many generations as Massasoit's Spring commemorates the great Indian Sachem Massasoit "friend of the White man" ruler of this region when the Pilgrims of the Mayflower landed at . . . — — Map (db m282074) HM
This tablet was erected
May 25, 1897
by the
Benevolent Baptist Society
Incorporated Aug. 29, 1785.
First Officers
Pres. Nathan Miller
V.Pres. Ebenezer Cole
Treas. Robert Carr
Sec. Wm Turner Miller . . . — — Map (db m222986) HM
This truly magnificent building has been a light in both the spiritual and navigational life of Warren.
The first Methodist sermon ever preached in Warren was by Rev. Daniel Smith in 1789. The Rev. Jesse Lee, noted pioneer of . . . — — Map (db m222983) HM
Rhode Island was the center of the American transatlantic slave trade, accounting for the majority of American slave voyages from 1700 until 1808.
More than 110,000 Africans were forcibly taken from their homeland on Rhode Island ships and . . . — — Map (db m150887) HM
The Warren Artillery Company
~ incorporated May 17, 1842~ supported Governor King during the "Dorr Rebellion." In recognition, the state and town each gave the company $500 toward the total cost of $3,000 to build an "armory and public . . . — — Map (db m222980) HM
Dedicated in memory of
Army Sgt.
Ronald James Wilkinson
Sgt. Wilkinson, a native of Warren, was born February 29, 1948 and was killed in action February 23, 1969 in Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, during the "Second Tet Offensive" . . . — — Map (db m222996) WM
In memory of those from Warren killed in action in Vietnam. PFC Lester M DeRiso Capt Edward C. Krawczyk Sgt Ronald J. Wilkinson Cpl Richard C. Brule.
Service-Sacrifice-Honor — — Map (db m66343) WM
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Civil War
Spanish American War
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Persian Gulf
Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom
Died While in Service of Our Country . . . — — Map (db m222982) WM
Indigenous people known today as the Pokanoket Tribe had made their home in the Town of Warren for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the first European settlers.
The town and the surrounding area was called Sowams, and the land . . . — — Map (db m301435) HM
Chartered in 1798, this was the first Masonic lodge chartered in Rhode Island and is now the second oldest continuously used Masonic Lodge in America and the oldest public building in Warren.
Of the 58 original members, 21 were sea . . . — — Map (db m251431) HM
Washington St. so called since 1835. In colonial days, known as Ferry Lane; later, as King St. On the corner opposite stood Burrs Tavern, which in Revolutionary times played host to Washington; Jefferson, De Lafayette, De Castellux, Putnam and . . . — — Map (db m66344) HM
William Schaff is a veteran of the local arts scene known primarily for his album artwork for bands such as Okkervill River, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. He is also the founder of Warren's "Fort Foreclosure," a . . . — — Map (db m222994) HM
Dedicated to the citizens of the Town of Coventry who made the supreme sacrifice serving their Country Erected by the Coventry Garden Club May 30, 1949 — — Map (db m152527) WM
This American Liberty Elm was named after The Liberty Tree: Our Countrys First Symbol of Freedom. On the morning of August 14, 1765 Boston awakened to discover two effigies of British official hanging from the branches of a towering elm in . . . — — Map (db m83422) HM
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp . . . — — Map (db m152526) HM
In Memory of Major Edouard J. Jacques For his dedicated service to the United States of America having received the Distinguished Flying Cross from the 8th Army Air Force during WWII (1944-1945), the R.I. Star, & for his dedicated service to the . . . — — Map (db m152528) HM WM
Of the generals of the American Revolution, second only to Washington. Built this house in 1770 and lived in it as a private. He joined the army at Cambridge in 1775. — — Map (db m83586) HM
Coventry High School and the National Student Council honor Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene Rhode Island Delaware New Hampshire Maryland Massachusetts Virginia New York North Carolina Connecticut . . . — — Map (db m83411) HM
Homestead OverviewIn 1770, this house was built by 27 year-old Quaker and iron-master, Nathanael Greene. The building is a well-preserved 18th Century structure of simple, yet refined design. The iron forge, which was located on the Pawtuxet . . . — — Map (db m83326) HM
Cemetery HistoryThe first Greene family interment occurred in 1786 with the death of Miss Margaret Greene, daughter of Jacob (General Greenes brother) and Margaret Greene. There are seventeen identified interments in the cemetery and four . . . — — Map (db m83400) HM
Used as Headquarters for the French
Troops on their march to and from
Yorktown 1781-1782
Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene
Gen. Lafayette
Gen. Rochambeau
RI Commemorative Committee for
Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene
Coventry . . . — — Map (db m189625) HM
The village of Summit was called Perrys Hollow in the 18th century.
Located on a ridge between the Flat River and the Moosup River Watersheds, the name Summit signified a high point along the adjacent railroad line.
Summit developed when the . . . — — Map (db m107453) HM
Armory of the
Kentish Guards
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
in 1970
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m223020) HM
General James Mitchell Varnum Brigadier General of the Continental Army was instrumental in creating the Rhode Island Black Regiment which provided the first genuine route to freedom for Afro-American people in Rhode Island — — Map (db m58174) HM
On June 12, 1775
The General Assembly for the state of Rhode Island met on this site and enacted a resolution to charter and arm two sloops for the protection of trade and appointed Abraham Whipple to be commander with the rank and power of . . . — — Map (db m58263) HM
1774-1974
Kentish Guards Drill Field
To those Kentish Guardsmen who in 1774 utilized this field to prepare themselves for the conflict that assured our independence. This tablet was dedicated on the 200th Anniversary of the Kentish Guards . . . — — Map (db m58261) HM
Dedicated November 11, 1980
Albert J. Michaud
U.S. Army
Albert J. Michaud Jr.
U.S. Navy
In their memory and those who made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of others. — — Map (db m223023) WM
Stationed at the Varnum Memorial Armory
15 July 1918 through 14 January 1996
Seventy Seven Years and Six Months of ServiceFrom, Unit
June 1916, Varnum Provisional Training Co.
July 1918, 16th Co. R.I. State Guard . . . — — Map (db m223029) HM WM
Built in 1872 by William Northup on the former site of Scalloptown. This chapel was the first fully integrated congregation in East Greenwich. — — Map (db m58389) HM
Founders
Oct. 1, 1907.
Howard V. Allen
Benjamin H. Arnold
D. Ray Arnold
George E. Bailey*
Henry D. Banks
Walter O. Barber
Albert S. Benson
Thomas W. Black, Jr.
Nathaniel H. Brown*
William A. Browning* . . . — — Map (db m223030) HM WM
Erected by Varnum Continentals 1914 on the second site of Rhode Island Central Bank, first bank in East Greenwich 1840-1857
To the memory of
James Mitchell Varnum
of East Greenwich
Brig. Gen. Continental Army 1777-1779 . . . — — Map (db m223025) HM WM
Location: Conimicut Shoal, entrance to Providence River, Narragansett Bay
41 43 01 N 71 20 42 W
Originally Established: 1868
Present Light House Established: 1882 / Automated: 1963
Construction Material: Cast iron / Present Optic: 250 mm . . . — — Map (db m198179) HM
The Conimicut Light, a symbolic Rhode Island's rich maritime heritage is associated with a long history of efforts to protect shipping in and out of the rocky waters of Narragansett Bay, and with the creation of transportation routes that have . . . — — Map (db m251141) HM
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