South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The Sentinel
Roger Williams Park Zoo Through the Years
1849
A fire razes the mansion home of Anna Jenkins. According to legend, the family dog, a mastiff named "Black Prince", raises the alarm and saves Anna and her brother.
1851
The Sentinel is designed by Thomas F. Hoppin and cast in bronze by Gorham Manufacturing.
1852
Anna marries artist Thomas F. Hoppin. The Sentinel is placed on the lawn of their new home, built on the site of the former mansion.
1896
The Hoppin family donates The Sentinel to the City of Providence, and it is installed within Roger Williams Park.
1965
As the Park begins centralizing its animal collection, the statue is relocated within the Zoo grounds where it will side a few different locations over the years.
2022
A time capsule is buried beneath The Sentinel, to be opened July 4, 2072.
Can you spot…
• …the broken chains that are said to represent Black Prince breaking his leash to warn his family?
• …the artist's name?
Erected 2022 by Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music
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Location. 41° 47.215′ N, 71° 25.048′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in South Elmwood. Marker can be reached from FC Greene Memorial Boulevard south of Hawthorne Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands on the grounds of Roger Williams Park Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marco Polo's Adventure Trek (a few steps from this marker); Bactrian Camel (a few steps from this marker); Menagerie (within shouting distance of this marker); Bald Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Bridges (within shouting distance of this marker); Golden Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bald Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Golden Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
