South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Roger Williams
1636
Erected 1877 by The City of Providence, Rhode Island.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 41° 47.113′ N, 71° 24.994′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in South Elmwood. It is on Rose Avenue north of Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Betsy Williams Sycamore (a few steps from this marker); Betsey Williams Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seal House (about 400 feet away); Sea Lions (about 400 feet away); Casino (about 500 feet away); Bactrian Camel (about 600 feet away); Marco Polo's Adventure Trek (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Also see . . . Roger Williams. Wikipedia article about the founder of Rhode Island (Submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
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 194 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.


