Coventry in Kent County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Nathanael Greene

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2015

1. Nathanael Greene Marker

Inscription. Of the
generals of the American
Revolution,
second only to Washington.
Built this house in 1770
and lived in it as a private.
He joined the army
at Cambridge in 1775.

Erected by State of Rhode Island.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 41° 41.659′ N, 71° 32.643′ W. Marker is in Coventry, Rhode Island, in Kent County. It can be reached from Taft Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the General Nathanael Greene Homestead. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Taft St, Coventry RI 02816, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence

and on Narragansett Bay.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Nathanael Greene Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The General Nathanael Greene Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Nathanael Greene Homestead Cemetery (about 500 feet away); World War I Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); David Whitman (approx. one mile away); Civil War Memorial (approx. one mile away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2015

2. Nathanael Greene Marker

Marker in Spell Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2015

3. Marker in Spell Hall

The marker, seen at the lower left of he photo, has been moved to the Library in Gen. Greene's house.

General Nathanael Greene Homestead image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2015

4. General Nathanael Greene Homestead

The marker was originally attached to the front of this house.

Gen. Nathanael Greene at Spell Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2015

5. Gen. Nathanael Greene at Spell Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.