West End in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Ebenezer Knight Dexter
Presented to the citizens of Providence, by Henry C. Clark, Esq., in honor of Ebenezer Knight Dexter, who gave his property for the benefit of the public and the homeless.
Leaving nothing but a headstone to mark our passage through life does not make the world better. They live best who serve humanity the most.
Erected 1893 by Henry C. Clark, Esq.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 41° 48.939′ N, 71° 25.902′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in West End. Marker is on Hollywood Road west of Dexter Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Hollywood Rd, Providence RI 02909, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dexter Training Ground Bocce Courts (within shouting distance of this marker); Dexter Training Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of God and Saints of Christ (approx. 0.3 miles away); United States Marine Corps (approx. half a mile away); Giovanni Da Verrazzano (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Mattera Legacy
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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 60 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
