Upper South Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The Second Freewill Baptist (Pond Street) Church
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
1. The Second Freewill Baptist (Pond Street) Church Marker
This historic congregation was a leader in the anti-slavery movement. Emancipation day celebration and served as a station on the underground railroadErected by The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society series list.
Location. 41° 48.421′ N, 71° 25.013′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Upper South Providence. Marker is on Chester Ave, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located right inside the doorway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Chester Avenue, Providence RI 02906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Prince Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thomas A. Doyle (approx. 0.9 miles away); Beneficent Congregational Church
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
2. The Second Freewill Baptist (Pond Street) Church Marker
Marker is on right hand side right in the entrance way
this page online
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
3. The Second Freewill Baptist (Pond Street) Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
