College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
University Hall
19 Prospect Street
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 26, 2011
1. University Hall Marker
Under the provisions of the Historic sites act of August 21 1935
This site possess exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the united states of America
US Department of interiors
National Park Services
1963
Erected 1963.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 49.579′ N, 71° 24.235′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. It is on Prospect St. Marker is on the campus of Brown University. Facing the front of the building the marker is on the far left side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Prospect St, Providence RI 02906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley and on Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brown University Slave Trade Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hope College (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Official Residence of the President of Brown University (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brown Bear (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horace Mann (about 400 feet away); Stephen Hopkins (about 800 feet away); The Gilded Age (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ives-Gammell House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 26, 2011
2. University Hall Marker
The Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the American Revolution commemorates by this tablet the occupation of this building by the patriot forces, and their French allies, during the Revolutionary War. For six years all academic exercises in this university were suspended. Faculty, students, and graduates, almost to a man, were engaged in the service of their country. May all who read this inscription be stimulated by their example to respond as loyally to their country's call.
"Dulce et Decorum est Pro Patria Mori." Erected 1897
"Dulce et Decorum est Pro Patria Mori." Erected 1897
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 26, 2011
3. University Hall Marker
In this building on the 19th of August 1790 George Washington, First President of the United States of America, in the course of his response to a greeting by President Manning, uttered these words You may rely on whatever protection I may be able to afford in so important an object as the education of our youth.
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 26, 2011
4. University Hall Marker
University Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
