Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Mrs. Wilcox & Her Park
Artist- Andy Goretski, Wisconsin
September 2017
— Bricks and Murals —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
1. Mrs. Wilcox & Her Park Marker
To memorialize her husband, Stephen Wilcox, Mrs. Harriet Hoxie Wilcox purchased seven acres of land in downtown Westerly in 1898, and donated it to the Memorial and Library Association. Mr. Wilcox, a successful businessman and inventor, had spearheaded the effort to build the Westerly Library. the park acquired smaller additions until 1905, which brought it to its current size of 14 acres. Wilcox Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
[Inscription on the mural:]
"The People Shall have Their Park"
Harriet Wilcox
Erected 2017 by Bricks and Murals, sponsored by Professional Planning Group and Mr.s & Mrs. Malcolm Makin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 41° 22.776′ N, 71° 49.766′ W. Marker is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. Marker is on High Street east of Canal Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 High 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. Samuel Coy House (a few steps from this marker); South County Public Service Co. Building (within shouting
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
2. Mrs. Wilcox & Her Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
