Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Perry
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. Perry Marker
and they are ours
Sept. 10th, 1813.
Erected 1885.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 29.398′ N, 71° 18.858′ W. Memorial is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is at the intersection of Touro Street and Touro Ct., on the left when traveling east on Touro Street. Marker is located in Washington Square. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 29 Touro St, Newport RI 02840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. 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 walking distance of this marker: Buliod-Perry House (a few steps from this marker); Eisenhower Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colony House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilbour-Ellery House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochambeau's Army in Rhode Island (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Colony House / The State House (about 300 feet away); Jail House Inn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Also see . . . War of 1812: Battle of Lake Erie: Oliver Perry's Miraculous Victory.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
2. Back of Monument
This quote refers to Commodore Perry's description of his encounter with the British Navy during the Battle of Lake Erie.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
The statue, modeled by William Green Turner, depicts Perry in a triumphant pose after his victory on Lake Erie.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
4. Perry Monument in Washington Square
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
5. Closeup of Oliver Perry
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
6. Grave of Commodore Perry
Commodore Perry is burried in Island Cemetery in Newport, not far from the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
