East Greenwich in Kent County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
June 12, 1775
Erected 1975 by R.I. Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1839.
Location. 41° 39.732′ N, 71° 27.024′ W. Marker is in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, in Kent County.
Marker is on Court House Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Greenwich RI 02818, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. General James Mitchell Varnum Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Kentish Guards Drill Field (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Marlborough Street Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Peter Freeman Lot (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Fighting Bee (approx. 3.9 miles away); The Nathanael Greene Homestead Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); Liberty Tree Memorial (approx. 5.2 miles away); Nathanael Greene Memorial (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Greenwich.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. 3. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.