Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Block Island Ferry
Artist- Phil Ghi, Connecticut; Bill Riedel, New Jersey; September 2017
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The New London Steamboat Co. operated between 1882 and 1904 providing service between New London, CT, and Watch Hill, RI and Block Island, RI. Summer visitors would take the steamboat for day trips to the beaches and to visit at the resort hotels.
Erected 2017 by Bricks and Murals.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 41° 22.811′ N, 71° 49.81′ W. Marker is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. It is on Canal Street just north of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8B Canal Street, Westerly RI 02891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Narragansett Bay and in South County. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: United Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Wilcox & Her Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Coy House (about 300 feet away); South County Public Service Co. Building (about 400 feet away); Granite Industry (about 500 feet away); Commercial Block (about 500 feet away); Westerly Band (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerly.
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2023
2. Block Island Ferry Marker
The mural is on the side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 262 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.
