College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
World War I Memorial
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, June 2012
1. World War I Memorial Marker
By this memorial the city of Providence commemorates the loyal courage and fidelity of all her citizens who served in the World War whose high example still summons us to love and serve our country
Erected 1929 by The City of Providence.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 41° 49.509′ N, 71° 24.471′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. It is on South Main Street close to College Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and 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: Rhode Island Korean Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Luigi Scala (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Merchant Marine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); PFC Alfred Silver USA (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochambeau's Army in Rhode Island (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of The Weybosset Bridge
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Regarding World War I Memorial. The granite memorial, designed by architect Paul Cret, was erected in 1929 and stands 150 feet high. The statue at the top of the column represents Peace.
Also see . . . World War I Monument, Memorial Square, Providence, Providence County, RI. Library of Congress website entry (Submitted on December 10, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, June 2012
2. World War I Memorial
Let us strive on.... To do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations
Lincoln
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4. World War I Memorial
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5. World War I Memorial
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6. World War I Memorial Marker
So nigh the grandeur turn to our dust so near is God to man when duty whispers low "thou must" the youth replies "I can"
Emerson
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7. World War I Memorial Marker
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8. World War I Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,854 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 12, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
