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Bristol in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Rhode Island Slave History

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023
1. Rhode Island Slave History Marker
Inscription. This Federal Style mansion designed by Russel Warren was built by George DeWolf in 1810. Money received from the trading of enslaved people funded its construction. The DeWolf family financed 88 slaving voyages accounting for 60 percent of all African voyages originating in Bristol from 1784 to 1807.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & CommerceWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
 
Location. 41° 40.272′ N, 71° 16.602′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. Marker is on Hope Street (Rhode Island Route 114) south of Wardell Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 Hope St, Bristol RI 02809, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Easterbrooks-Paull Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial / American Legion Memorial Square (about 300 feet away); Memorial Square (about 400 feet away); James DeWolf (about 500 feet away); Smith House (about 600 feet away); Historic Distillery Site (about 700 feet away); Bliven Field (about 700 feet away); Historical Bristol (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.
 
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Rhode Island Slave History Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023
2. Rhode Island Slave History Marker
The DeWolf Mansion is visible in the background.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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