Downtown Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
1803
Wharfs began to develop on the west side of the river. Shipping and commerce caused the center of town to move south and across the river.
The merchant fleet had grown to 120 ships and surpassed Newport's. John Brown's East India trade fleet was headquartered at India Point.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 41° 49.585′ N, 71° 24.818′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Marker can be reached from Memorial Boulevard west of Exchange Street. The marker is in the open-air tunnel below Memorial Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Memorial Blvd, 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. 1775 (here, next to this marker); 1700 (here, next to this marker); 1650 (here, next to this marker); 1856 (a few steps from this marker); 1982 / 1989 (a few steps from this marker); 1873 - 1909 (a few steps from this marker); 1832 (a few steps from this marker); Enhancing Our Urban Rivers (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
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