Watchemoket Square His. Dist. in East Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Honorary Ribeira Grande Avenue
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 4, 2023
Sister Cities Committee
Established 1982
Recipient of the
Sister Cities International Award
for Professional Assistance
Sister Cities International Conference
Los Angeles, California
July 19, 1986
Erected 1986 by Sister Cities International Conference, Los Angeles, California.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.
Location. 41° 49.176′ N, 71° 22.562′ W. Marker is in East Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Watchemoket Square His. Dist.. Marker is on Taunton Avenue (Route 44) just east of Ivy Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 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. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Roster of Bucklin Post No. 20 G.A.R. (within shouting distance of this marker); McLynch-Gilbert Memorial Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Jocelyn-Silva Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); McDowell-Slade Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Washington Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Head of Narragansett Bay / Crossing the Seekonk River (approx. 0.6 miles away); West Bank / East Bank / Washington Bridges (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Providence.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 4, 2023
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 38 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.