Misquamicut in Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Samuel Ward Birthplace Site

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2013

1. Samuel Ward Birthplace Site Marker

Inscription. A.D. 1904 Erected by the Samuel Ward Society, Children of the American Revolution of Westerly, Rhode Island, to mark the site of the birthplace of Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Ward, born in Westerly, November 17, 1756, died in New York City, August 16, 1832. He engaged in active service in the War of the American Revolution, was commissioned Captain, May 8, 1775, Major, January 5, 1778, Lieutenant-Colonel, April 12, 1779.

Erected 1904 by Samuel Ward Society.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 41° 20.531′ N, 71° 46.116′ W. Marker is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. It is in Misquamicut. Memorial is on Shore Road (U.S. 1A) near Langworthy Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in front of Langworthy Farm Bed & Breakfast and Winery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westerly RI 02891, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. General Joseph Stanton Monument (approx. 3 miles away); Orlando Smith / Westerly Granite (approx. 3.3 miles away); Joshua Babcock (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Shipyard (approx. 3.8 miles away); Avondale (approx.

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3.9 miles away); Westerly Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); Arthur Shurcliff (approx. 3.9 miles away); Spanish American War Monument (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerly.

Also see . . . Samuel Ward, Jr. on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 20, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2013

2. Samuel Ward Birthplace Site Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2013

3. Samuel Ward Birthplace Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.