Rumford in East Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Rehoboth’s First Church
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, April 30, 2026
1. Rehoboth’s First Church Marker
Here Rev. Samuel Newman and associates, in 1644, found ample place, "Rehoboth," for their plantation.
Near this spot they built their first church at the centre of the "Ring of the Town", destroyed by Indians in 1676. Rebuilt and enlarged Rehoboth sent its children to settle other New England towns, making to the life of the nation lasting contributions now commemorated by this stone and tablet.
Erected 1929 by The Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century State of Rhode Island Society.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the King Philip's War 1675-1676 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1644.
Location. 41° 50.457′ N, 71° 21.001′ W. Memorial is in East Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Rumford. It is at the intersection of Newman Avenue (Rhode Island Route 152) and Pawtucket Avenue ( Route 114,1A), on the right when traveling east on Newman Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Providence. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ring of the Green and settlement in the 17th Century (a few steps from this marker); Reverend Samuel Newman, the Founder of Rehoboth (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Williams Spring (approx. 0.7 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Freemasons' Hall (approx. 1.9 miles away); Avenida da Ribeira Grande (approx. 1.9 miles away); John F. "Jack" McGee (approx. 2 miles away); Honorary Ribeira Grande Avenue (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Providence.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, April 30, 2026
2. Rehoboth’s First Church Marker (wide view)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, April 30, 2026
3. Rehoboth’s First Church Marker with current Newman Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Last updated on May 7, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
