College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Isaac Hale

1807 - 1890

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

1. Isaac Hale Marker

Inscription. With the vision and efforts of local merchant and watch maker Isaac Hale, this property was acquired and donated to the city in 1867 for a small public park where "generations of Providence residents might look out with increasing pride upon the splendid view of their city".

Erected by John Williams Haley.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 41° 49.769′ N, 71° 24.429′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Congdon Street and Cushing Street, on the right when traveling south on Congdon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Congdon St, Providence RI 02906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sissieretta Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Prospect Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Prospect Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); College Hill Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Court and State House (about 400 feet away);

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State Arsenal 20th Century Wars Memorial (about 500 feet away); Providence Marine Corps of Artillery (about 500 feet away); The Boys of Adams' Battery "G" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

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

2. Isaac Hale 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 73 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.