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

St. Michael's Church in Bristol

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

1. St. Michael's Church in Bristol Marker

Inscription. Organized by members of the Church of England 1718. First church erected on this spot 1720. Burned by the British May 25, 1778. Second church erected 1786. removed to make way for a larger one 1833. Third church burned Dec. 5, 1858. Fourth church erected 1860.

Erected 1916.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1778.

Location. 41° 40.129′ N, 71° 16.566′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of Hope Street (Route 114) and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Hope Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 377 Hope 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: Women Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bristol Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Merchant Marines (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bristol Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Bliven Field (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

St. Michael's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

2. St. Michael's Church

Additional plaque on the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

3. Additional plaque on the church

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 333 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.