Slatersville in North Smithfield in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

James S. Slater Memorial Park

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2022

1. James S. Slater Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. James Slater
Memorial Park
In Honor of
James S. Slater
Born Apr.23, 1841 Died Nov. 11, 1915
Town Clerk No Smithfield 1903-1914
General Assembly 1914-1915 To whom the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations owes recognition for the exhaustive study made of musty records in his untiring effort to keep before the people, at a time when it seemed to be ignored and passing into oblivion, the fact that the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations declared its independence of the British Crown May 4, 1776
The First of the Thirteen Colonies to Take Such Action Upon May 4, 1906 the First Formal Celebration was held in North Smithfield
Upon May 4, 1909 the First Official Celebration was held in Providence
As a tribute of appreciation for his services to his state this park is dedicated to his memory by his fellow townsmen

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1776.

Location. 42° 0.405′ N, 71° 35.052′ W. Marker is in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Slatersville. Marker is at the intersection of N Main Street (Rhode Island Route 5) and Victory Hwy (Rhode Island Route 102), on the right when traveling

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north on N Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Smithfield RI 02896, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Smithfield Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of WWII Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Commercial Blocks (approx. half a mile away); North Smithfield Veterans Monument (approx. half a mile away); Blackstone Canal (approx. 1.3 miles away in Massachusetts); The Raceway (approx. 1.4 miles away in Massachusetts); Millville Village (approx. 1.4 miles away in Massachusetts); Millville Mills (approx. 1.4 miles away in Massachusetts). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Smithfield.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2022

2. James S. Slater Memorial Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.