Downtown Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Monument
Erected 1928 by William Walcutt, sculptor.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 49.825′ N, 71° 24.914′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Memorial is at the intersection of Francis Street and Gaspee Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west on Francis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 Smith St, 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. Garden of Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathanael Greene Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhode Island State House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Site of Hardscrabble Riot 1824 (about 600 feet away); Waterplace Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seasonal Gathering (approx. ¼ mile away); Snowtown Riot 1831 (approx. ¼ mile away); Roger Williams National Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 4, 2023
2. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Monument
The monument stands on the south side of the Rhode Island State House.
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 57 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
