Federal Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Burrington Anthony House
138 Atwells Avenue
In 1841 and 1842 Rhode Island was in a political upheaval known as the Dorr Rebellion. The upheaval was due to an attempt to establish a written state constitution and to expand the elective franchise. When the state legislature refused to address these issues, the people established their own constitution and elected their own governor.
During the Dorr Rebellion this house served as headquarters for the People's Government from May 16-18, 1842. It was from this house that the People's Governor, Thomas Wilson Dorr, planned and launched his ill-fated attack on the state arsenal at the Dexter Training Ground on the night of May 17, 1842.
Erected by The Heritage Harbor Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1842.
Location. 41° 49.393′ N, 71° 25.358′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Federal Hill. Marker is on Atwells Avenue east of Pequot Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 Atwells Ave, 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. Giuseppe Garibaldi (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monsignor Cavallaro Plaza (about
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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 54 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
