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

Civil War Monument

Rhode Island Afro-American Heritage Trail

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012

1. Civil War Monument Marker

Inscription. This monument commemorates the members of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and the 14th Rhode Island Regiment Heavy Artillery (Colored) who fought and died in the War of the Rebellion

Erected by The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.

Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society series list.

Location. 41° 49.465′ N, 71° 24.741′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Memorial is at the intersection of Kennedy Plaza and Dorrance Street on Kennedy Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 99 Kennedy Plaza, 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. Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (here, next to this marker); A History of Kennedy Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named A History of Kennedy Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named A History of Kennedy Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Born to Serve (about 300 feet

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away); Art at NicoBella's (about 300 feet away); Arthur Cayo (about 300 feet away); Stephanie and Ashley (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2023, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.