Warren in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
In Memory of Hugh Cole
Photographed By David Weed, August 16, 2013
1. In Memory of Hugh Cole Marker
In memory of Hugh Cole. Born London, England, 1627. Died Swansea, Mass, 1699. An honorable and useful citizen of Plymouth Colony. Many years a representative of Swansea, Mass.
A sergeant in King Philip's War, 1675. An esteemed friend of King Philip from whom he purchased his claim in 1669. This tablet erected by his descendants in 1917 beside the well he excavated in 1677 upon his home farm, which has always remained in possession of his family until given by Miss Abby Cole to the Town of Warren, R.I.
Erected 1917 by Town of Warren.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1677.
Location. 41° 43.575′ N, 71° 15.705′ W. Marker is in Warren, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. Marker can be reached from Asylum Road, 0.3 miles west of Cole School Road, on the left when traveling north. Located on the Hugh Cole Well Bike Path. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warren RI 02885, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Warren and the start of King Philip's War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Warren, RI (approx. 1.1 miles away); Washington St.
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Photographed By David Weed, January 19, 2015
2. In Memory of Hugh Cole Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2023, by David Weed of Warren, Rhode Island. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2023, by David Weed of Warren, Rhode Island. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
