East Greenwich in Kent County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Armory of the Kentish Guards
Kentish Guards
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
in 1970
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected 2019 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 41° 39.667′ N, 71° 27.061′ W. Marker is in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, in Kent County. Marker is on Peirce Street south of Armory Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1774 Armory St, East Greenwich RI 02818, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Michaud Memorial (a few steps from this marker); General James Mitchell Varnum Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kentish Guards Drill Field (about 400 feet away); June 12, 1775 (about 400 feet away); The Marlborough Street Chapel (about 700 feet away); Varnum Continentals (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rhode Island State & National Guard Units
this page online
Also see . . . Armory of the Kentish Guards. Wikipedia article about the building (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
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 50 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
