Tiverton in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Holt’s Trail

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

1. Holt’s Trail Marker

Inscription. By the sincerity of
his dedication and perseverance
Dr. James W. Holt, Jr.
motivated by the love for his community and the understanding of his environment, has served to preserve here an unspoiled display of our historical foundation which will ensure that all generations remember, believe and respect the value and beauty of their freedom.

Red designated trail to be known
from this date as
Holt’s Trail
Dedicated May 15, 1977
Tiverton Town Council

Erected 1977 by Tiverton Town Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1898.

Location. 41° 37.506′ N, 71° 12.415′ W. Marker is in Tiverton, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It can be reached from the intersection of Highland Road and Lawton Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on a walking trail at Fort Barton, across the street from Tiverton Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tiverton RI 02878, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fort Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Barton (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Portsmouth Compact (approx. 2 miles away); Butts Hill Fort (approx. 2.4 miles away); W 3 R (approx. 2½ miles away); Battle of Rhode Island 1778 (approx. 2.9 miles away); Garden of New England (approx. 2.9 miles away); Site of the Battle of Rhode Island (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiverton.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

2. Holt’s Trail Marker

Marker at Fort Barton image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

3. Marker at Fort Barton

An observation tower can be seen here behind the marker.

Holt’s Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

4. Holt’s Trail

The trail is seen here at Fort Barton. The marker is located at the center of the photo.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011

5. Fort Barton

The Holt’s Trail marker is on a walking trail at Fort Barton. The trailhead can be seen at the left in the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 854 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.