East Greenwich in Kent County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The Marlborough Street Chapel
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, August 2012
1. The Marlborough Street Chapel Marker
Built in 1872 by William Northup on the former site of Scalloptown. This chapel was the first fully integrated congregation in East Greenwich.Erected by The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 41° 39.59′ N, 71° 26.934′ W. Marker is in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, in Kent County. Marker is at the intersection of Marlborough Street and Long Street, on the left when traveling south on Marlborough Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Long St, 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. June 12, 1775 (approx. 0.2 miles away); General James Mitchell Varnum Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kentish Guards Drill Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Peter Freeman Lot (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Fighting Bee
Photographed By Bryan Simmons
2. The Marlborough Street Chapel
Marker is on right side of the chapel
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on August 13, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
