Portsmouth in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Anne Hutchinson/Mary Dyer Memorial Herb Garden
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
1. Anne Hutchinson/Mary Dyer Memorial Herb Garden Marker
Celebrating 375 years
Established 1638
In commemoration of Portsmouth's proud heritage and bright future--since its founding at this site in 1638
In gratitude to Valerie Debrule as founder of the Friends of Anne Hutchinson (1996) & Michael Stevenford, Anne Hutchinson descendant, as creator of her botanical garden (2006).
I think the soule to be nothing but light. Is there one standard for men and another for women
In tribute to Anne Hutchinson during her trial as a gift of descendant Leland M. Cole and his wife Carol.
I am in the hands of the Eternal Jehovah, my Savior
In memory of Edith Bishop Taylor, philanthropist and owner of Glenfarm who made Portsmouth her home.
A gift of her granddaughter Barbara Taylor Renza
Erected 2006.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Law Enforcement • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.
Location. 41° 37.658′ N, 71° 14.777′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It can be reached from Old Boyd South Lane south of
this page online
Regionally, this marker is on Narragansett Bay and in Newport and Aquidneck Island. 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: Portsmouth Compact (within shouting distance of this marker); Sri Chinmoy Peace Town (within shouting distance of this marker); W 3 R (approx. half a mile away); Portsmouth (approx. half a mile away); Butts Hill Fort (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Garden of New England (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Battle of Rhode Island - 1778 (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mount Hope Bridge (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
2. Anne Hutchinson/Mary Dyer Memorial Herb Garden Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. The Battle of Rhode Island - 1778 (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Garden of New England (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
3. Anne Hutchinson/Mary Dyer Memorial Herb Garden Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
4. Anne Hutchinson/Mary Dyer Memorial Herb Garden Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
5. Anne Hutchinson/Mary Dyer Memorial Herb Garden Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
6. Anne Hutchinson/Mary Dyer Memorial Herb Garden Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
7. Anne Hutchinson/Mary Dyer Memorial Herb Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
