Block Island in New Shoreham in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Trustrum Dodge
Block Island Historical Society
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House of
Trustrum Dodge
One of sixteen original settlers in 1661
1614 Capt. Adriaen Block landed and named this island "Adriaen Block's Eylant".
1636 Capt. John Oldham killed by Indians
Col. John Endicott and ninety soldiers landed to punish Indians. Start of Pequot Indian Wars.
1689 French fleet landed and plundered the island.
Erected by Block Island Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1661.
Location. 41° 10.633′ N, 71° 33.794′ W. Marker is in New Shoreham, Rhode Island, in Washington County. It is on Block Island. It is on Corn Neck Road 0.3 miles north of Dodge Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 695 Corn Neck Rd, Block Island RI 02807, 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, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harbor Bay and Harbor Pond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Block Island Historical Society (approx. Ό mile away); World War I Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Life Saving Cart (approx. Ό mile away); Double Ender (approx. Ό mile away); New Shoreham (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Mill and Garrison Stone House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Transfer of Block Island (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Shoreham.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
