Downtown Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
On February 28,
1860, spoke in
Railroad Hall
located on
this site.
The previous night he had delivered his famous address at Cooper Union in New York. To please New England supporters and to visit his son Robert at Phillips Exeter Academy, he undertook a speaking tour, which helped his party to win Spring elections in New England and contributed to his election as President in November.
Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.
A. Lincoln
from the Cooper Union Address
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is February 28, 1860.
Location. 41° 49.534′ N, 71° 24.634′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Marker is at the intersection of Exchange Street and Fulton Street, on the right when traveling north on Exchange Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3407 Kennedy Plaza, 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. Federal Building / U.S. Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Lionel Smit (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hiker
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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 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
