Woonsocket in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Abraham Lincoln
On March 8, 1860 spoke here in Harris Institute Hall
Following his address at Cooper Union in New York, he spoke in Providence and several New Hampshire cities. After visiting his son Robert at Phillips Exeter Academy, he continued his tour in Connecticut before returning to Rhode Island to speak in Woonsocket. This tour helped his party to win spring elections in New England and contributed to his election as President in November.
Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.
A. Lincoln
from the Cooper Union Address
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list.
Location. 42° 0.154′ N, 71° 30.84′ W. Marker is in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is on Main Street (Rhode Island Route 104) south of Court Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 154 Main St, Woonsocket RI 02895, United
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Regionally, this marker is in the Blackstone Valley and in Greater Providence. 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: Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); First Lieutenant Harold F. Flynn Memorial Square (about 400 feet away); The Story of Hachikō (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away); Samuel S. Foss (about 500 feet away); Harris Warehouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woonsocket.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Hachikō (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 19, 2026
3. Plaque on the building
The Harris Block
1856
City of Woonsocket, R.I.
1856
City of Woonsocket, R.I.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
