Bristol in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
East Burial Ground
1680 - 1930
place forever
July 4, 1739
Erected 1930 by Bristol Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1739.
Location. 41° 40.231′ N, 71° 16.244′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. It is on Wood Street south of State Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 Wood St, Bristol RI 02809, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence and on Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founders and Builders of Bristol (here, next to this marker); Lawson-Raiola Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Bristol 17th Century Beginnings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bristol Veterans Monument (approx. Ό mile away); Bliven Field (approx. Ό mile away); Roll of Honor (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.
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