South Kingstown in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Pettaquamscutt Rock
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. Pettaquamscutt Rock Marker
At this “round rock,” noted Indian landmark, the original purchase of this land was made from Quassaquanch, Kachanaquant, and Quequaquenuet, chief Sachems of the Narragansetts, by Samuel Wilbor, John Hull, John Porter, Samuel Wilson, and Thomas Mumford, January 20, 1657-8. Here at Treaty Rock Roger Williams and William Coddington probably completed purchase of Providence and Aquidneck, March 24, 1637-8, and the Atherton Company in 1662 foreclosed its mortgage on the Narragansett lands.
Erected 1958 by Town of South Kingston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1662.
Location. 41° 28.265′ N, 71° 27.086′ W. Marker is in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Middlebridge Road and John Street, on the right when traveling south on Middlebridge Road. Marker is located in Treaty Rock Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wakefield RI 02879, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Narragansett Bay and in South County. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Carter Jackson Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away); Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
2. Pettaquamscutt Rock Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Marker in Treaty Rock Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
4. Treaty Rock
This rock is located within sight of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,675 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
