South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Roger Williams Park
Welcome to the People's Park
Roger Williams Park was created in 1870 after Betsey Williams bequeathed 102 acres to the City of Providence, including land originally given to her great, great, great grandfather, Rhode Island founder Roger Williams, by the Narragansett Indian Tribe. The Park was designed by Horace Cleveland and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Comprised of more than 435 beautiful acres and offering a range of recreational and educational opportunities, the "People's Park" truly represents Rhode Island's rich and diverse history.
El Parque Roger Williams fue creado en 1870 después de que Betsey Williams legó 102 acres a la ciudad de Providence, incluyendo la dierra originalmente dada a su tátara-tátara-tátarabuelo, fundador de Rhode Island Roger Williams, por la Tribue India de Narragansett. El parque fue diseñado por Horace Cleveland y está incluido en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos. Compuetos por más de 435 hermosos acres y ofreciendo una variedad de oportunidades recreativas y educativas, el "Parque del Pueblo" representa
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Monuments & Sculptures
❶ Juan Pablo Duerte
❷ Haitian Independence Memorial
❸ The Union Soldier
❹ Abraham Lincoln
❺ The Fighting Gladiator
❻ Marconi Memorial
❼ The Falconer
❽ The Eagle
❾ Sri Chinmoy
❿ Lions Memorial
⓫ The Pancratiast (thinker)
⓬ Bowen R. Church (cornetist)
⓭ General Pulaski
⓮ Roger Williams
⓯ Ferdinand II
⓰ The Sentinel (dog)
⓱ Japanese Lantern
Erected by City of Providence, Rhode Island; Providence Parks & Recreation; Roger Williams Park Conservancy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 41° 47.102′ N, 71° 25.01′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in South Elmwood. It is at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Rose Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907, United
Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: Roger Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Betsy Williams Sycamore (within shouting distance of this marker); Betsey Williams Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Seal House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sea Lions (about 400 feet away); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (about 400 feet away); Casino (about 500 feet away); Bandstand (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
This form was prepared by Mrs. Richard P. Sullivan, Grants Administrator with the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission on March 20, 1974. The statement of significance begins on page 5:
The one hundred acres which originally comprised Roger Williams Park were given to the City of Providence by Betsy Williams, the great-great-great granddaughter of Roger Williams, at her death in 1871. This land was part of the territory allotted to Roger Williams by the Indians and then farmed for generations by the Williams Family. In her will Betsy stipulated that the property be used for a public purpose and bear the name Roger Williams. Betsy Williams is buried along with &er immediate family and ancestors back through Joseph Williams, the son of Roger, in a small cemetery near the Elmwood entrance to the Park.(Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
