Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Eisenhower Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
1. Eisenhower Park Marker
Dwight D. Eisenhower
President of the
United States
1953 1961
Dedicated 22 July 1960
Erected 1960.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 41° 29.398′ N, 71° 18.831′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is on Washington Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport RI 02840, 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 walking distance of this marker: Washington Square (a few steps from this marker); Perry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colony House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilbour-Ellery House (within shouting distance of this marker); Buliod-Perry House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colony House / The State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr. Spring Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Town Spring (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
2. Eisenhower Park Marker (rear view)
The insignia of a five star general, Ike's rank, appears on the reverse of the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
3. Marker in Washington Square
Marker is located in front of the Florence K. Murray Judicial Complex, seen in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
4. Eisenhower Park Marker
A statue of Rhode Island native and Hero of the Battle of Lake Erie, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, can be seen beyond the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011
5. Eisenhower Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,033 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
