Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Pawcatuck River
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1663.
Location. 41° 22.659′ N, 71° 49.881′ W. Marker is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. Marker is on Broad Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east. On West Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT., heading east crossing over Pawcatuck River Bridge into Rhode Island - sign is on right. 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 walking distance of this marker. First Bridge over Pawcatuck River (here, next to this marker); Westerly – Pawcatuck War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Pawcatuck Bridge (a few steps from this marker in Connecticut); POW-MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker in Connecticut); USS Pawcatuck Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker in Connecticut); This Site Is Dedicated (within shouting distance of this marker in Connecticut); a different marker also named The Pawcatuck River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line in Connecticut); Westerly Library (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerly.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Pawcatuck River Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2010, by Dwight C. Brown Jr. of Bradford, Rhode Island. This page has been viewed 1,186 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on April 19, 2010, by Dwight C. Brown Jr. of Bradford, Rhode Island. 2. submitted on March 19, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.