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Watchemoket Square His. Dist. in East Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Veterans Memorial

 
 
Veterans Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 4, 2023
1. Veterans Memorial Marker
Inscription. In honor of the men and women of East Providence who served in all wars and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country.
 
Erected by City of East Providence, Rhode Island.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
 
Location. 41° 49.169′ N, 71° 22.602′ W. Marker is in East Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Watchemoket Square His. Dist.. Memorial is at the intersection of Purchase Street and Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Purchase Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Taunton Ave, East Providence RI 02914, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roster of Bucklin Post No. 20 G.A.R. (a few steps from this marker); Honorary Ribeira Grande Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); McLynch-Gilbert Memorial Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Jocelyn-Silva Memorial Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); McDowell-Slade Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Head of Narragansett Bay / Crossing the Seekonk River (approx. half a mile away); West Bank / East Bank / Washington Bridges (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Providence.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
 
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Transcription of the names on the memorial • Can you help?

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