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

Providence River Park

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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

1. Providence River Park Marker

Inscription. The Providence River was known by the early settlers as "The Great Salt River", translated form the original Indian name.

Erected by Department of Public Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 49.43′ N, 71° 24.488′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Marker is at the intersection of Dyer Street and Providence River Greenway, on the left when traveling south on Dyer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Crawford St, 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. The Old Harbor (here, next to this marker); River Relocation Project and Providence River Park (a few steps from this marker); The Interstate 195 Relocation Project and the Old Harbor Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glory Days of Providence's Old Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); Easter Rising (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named River Relocation Project and Providence River Park

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Crawford Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); William Gilbane (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

2. Providence River Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.