Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Bells
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2023
Erected 2020.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. 41° 29.104′ N, 71° 18.918′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Commercial Wharf and America's Cup Avenue (Rhode Island Route 138A), on the left when traveling west on Commercial Wharf. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Commercial Wharf, Newport RI 02840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hammetts Bell (here, next to this marker); First Street in the United States to Be Lighted with Gas (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarke Cooke House (about 500 feet away); Bowen's Wharf (about 600 feet away); Spring & John Streets (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Bowen's Wharf (about 600 feet away); Rhode Island Slave History (about 600 feet away); Perry Mill (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.