College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The First Official Residence of the President of Brown University
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2020
1. The First Official Residence of the President of Brown University Marker
Near this location
was the first
official residence
of the
President of
Brown University
Erected by Louise Harris, class of 1926.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 41° 49.602′ N, 71° 24.275′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker can be reached from Prospect Street just south of Waterman Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1872 Prospect St, Providence RI 02912, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brown University Slave Trade Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hope College (within shouting distance of this marker); University Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brown Bear (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horace Mann (about 600 feet away); Stephen Hopkins (about 700 feet away); Congdon Street Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); Rochambeau's Army in Rhode Island (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2020
2. The First Official Residence of the President of Brown University Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
