Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Orlando Smith / Westerly Granite
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
1. Orlando Smith / Westerly Granite Marker
Near this Spot in 1846 Orlando Smith Stonemason from the neighboring State of Connecticut, searching for Stone and superior Quality, discovered the hidden Deposit of Westerly Granite and founded here a Granite Industry.
On this Ground through the Years has been demonstrated the Skilled Craftsmanship of that Great Company of Men who wrought here the many noteworthy Memorials of Westerly Granite that stand forever though the Land.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 41° 22.278′ N, 71° 49.178′ W. Marker is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Granite Street (U.S. 1) north of Cross Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Granite Street, Westerly RI 02891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joshua Babcock (within shouting distance of this marker); Westerly Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Arthur Shurcliff (approx. 0.6 miles away); Spanish American War Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Christ Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Arboretum
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 4 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
