College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Gabriel Bernon
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012
1. Gabriel Bernon Marker
Born Larochelle France April 6, 1644
Died Providence February 1, 1736
Merchant Colonizer Churchman
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1861.
Location. 41° 49.865′ N, 71° 24.642′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. It is on Canal Street, in the median. Marker is located inside the Roger Williams National Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02903, 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: A Place for Your Ideas (a few steps from this marker); Seasonal Gathering (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of St. John (within shouting distance of this marker); Witness to History (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Williams National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Snowtown Riot 1831 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wellspring of Providence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Water Supply (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
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Photographed by Bryan Simmons, June 8, 2012
2. Gabriel Bernon Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
