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

Equality Park

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

1. Equality Park Marker

Inscription. On this old common the boats of H.M.S. Liberty were burned on July 19, 1769 by the citizens of Newport, who had previously fired upon and destroyed the sloop. This was the first overt act of violence to Great Britain in America.

Erected 1949 by Sons of the Revolution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1769.

Location. 41° 29.695′ N, 71° 18.547′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Equality Park West and Gould Street, on the left when traveling south on Equality Park West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Equality Park W, 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. Spanish American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Equality Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver Hazard Perry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Great Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Tree of Liberty

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); White Horse Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Militia Common (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

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

2. Equality Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.