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

Holt’s Trail

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026

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 Narragansett Bay.

It is also

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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: Fort Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Barton Redoubt (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Barton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island World War II Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); Roll of Honor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Bridgeport (approx. half a mile away); Historic Nanaquaket (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiverton.