Bristol in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Welcome to Bristol
Settled 1680
Home of America's oldest Fourth of July celebration
Erected by Town of Bristol.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 42.653′ N, 71° 16.837′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. It is on Hope Street (Rhode Island Route 114) north of Elmwood Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1404 Hope St, Warren RI 02885, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence and on Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Burr's Hill
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
