Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Joshua Babcock
1636 - 1936
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
1. Joshua Babcock Marker
The home of Doctor Joshua Babcock, first physician and first postmaster in Westerly. Chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Rhode Island.
In this house was the first post office in Westerly.
Erected 1936 by State of Rhode Island.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Government & Politics • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.
Location. 41° 22.281′ N, 71° 49.214′ W. Marker is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. Marker is on 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 St, 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. Orlando Smith / Westerly Granite (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 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cristoforo Columbo (approx. 0.6 miles away); Warren Manning (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerly.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
2. Joshua Babcock Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
3. The Babcock-Smith House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
4. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the Babcock-Smith House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
