Warren in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Washington St.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

1. Washington St. Marker

Inscription. Washington St. so called since 1835. In colonial days, known as Ferry Lane; later, as King St. On the corner opposite stood Burr’s Tavern, which in Revolutionary times played host to Washington; Jefferson, De Lafayette, De Castellux, Putnam and others.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 41° 43.722′ N, 71° 16.938′ W. Marker is in Warren, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street. Mounted on pole near bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 Main St, Warren RI 02885, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warren, RI (within shouting distance of this marker); The Warren Armory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Warren Honor Roll (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); The First Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); The Baptist Church in Warren (approx. 0.2 miles away); Baptist Church in Warren, R.I. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Middle Passage (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, May 26, 2013

2. Washington St. Marker

This is a photo of the marker before it was replaced or restored.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

3. Washington St. Marker

Warren Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 26, 2013

4. Warren Town Hall

Incorporated 1747, located across the street from the Washington St marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 738 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 28, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on June 28, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.