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

Rhode Island Slave History

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2023

1. Rhode Island Slave History Marker

Inscription. 18th century, Newport was a major hub for the northern 'triangle slave trade'. Enslaved Africans, traded for rum, arrived and departed from Bowen's Wharf, in sailing ships and labored as dock workers, shipbuilders, sailors, caulkers, sailmakers, carpenters, painters, and rope and barrel-makers, if not sold to local plantations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 29.202′ N, 71° 18.974′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is on Bowens Wharf west of America's Cup Avenue (Rhode Island Route 138A), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Bowens 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. Seaman's Church Institute of Newport (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarke Cooke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowen's Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bowen's Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Anne Square (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Street in the United States to Be Lighted with Gas

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(about 400 feet away); Bells (about 600 feet away); The Hammetts Bell (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2023

2. Rhode Island Slave History Marker

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 70 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.