Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Bowen's Wharf
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1652.
Location. 41° 29.205′ N, 71° 18.928′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of America's Cup Avenue (Rhode Island Route 138A) and Bowen's Wharf on America's Cup Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 America's Cup Ave, 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. A different marker also named Bowen's Wharf (here, next to this marker); Seaman's Church Institute of Newport (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Anne Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhode Island Slave History (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarke Cooke House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Street in the United States to Be Lighted with Gas (within shouting distance of this marker); Bells (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hammetts Bell (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands mere feet away.
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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 57 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
