Glocester in Chepachet in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Betty
Photographed By Lotus Blossom
1. Betty Marker
Diverse hands fired upon
Betty
One of America's first elephants at the the north end of the rustic span that arched Chepachet River
Given in observation of the 150th anniversary of the event by Richmond and Edna Kent
Erected by Richmond and Edna Kent.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1826.
Location. 41° 54.831′ N, 71° 40.211′ W. Marker is in Chepachet, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Glocester. Marker is on Putnam Pike (Rhode Island Route 102) south of Sherman Lane, on the right when traveling south. Located on the bridge over the Chepachet River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chepachet RI 02814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burrillville Veterans Monument (approx. 3.4 miles away); Burrillville Veterans Plaque (approx. 3.4 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 5.4 miles away); On This Location 5 August 1943 Three Servicemen Perished (approx. 7.4 miles away); Commercial Blocks (approx. 7.6 miles away); North Smithfield Veterans Monument
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Regarding Betty. Betty was shot and killed while she was crossing this bridge spanning the Chepachet River by a group of six "hooligans".
Also see . . . Betty The Learned Elephant - Town of Glocester, Rhode Island. (Submitted on March 23, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2024, by Lotus Blossom of Glocester, Rhode Island. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on March 14, 2024, by Lotus Blossom of Glocester, Rhode Island. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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