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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in South County Region

 
By Cosmos Mariner
Memorial detail: Names & Dates
1 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Memorial — -1943- “Charlietown” -1973- —
On Park Lane south of Old Post Road (Rhode Island Route 1A), on the left when traveling south.
In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the recent wars of the United States Thru these portals pass the hottest pilots in the world — — Map (db m114952) WM
2 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Cross' Mills — Welcomes You — Est. 1709 | Charlestown, RI. —
On Old Post Road (Rhode Island Route 1A) at Cross Mills Road when traveling west on Old Post Road.
Settled in the late 1600's by brothers John & Ralph Cross who came to this colony from Scotland, the village acquired its name by 1709, when John's son Joseph purchased the existing gristmill from Joseph Davill (just 200' east of this spot). For . . . — — Map (db m311483) HM
3 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Cross' Mills Common Burying Ground —
On East Arnolda Drive at Old Post Road ( Route 1A), on the right when traveling south on East Arnolda Drive.
This is Charlestown's only public burying ground It is believed to have been in use since the late 1600's, before Charlestown was incorporated in 1738. Many of the gravesites are not visible, as time has deteriorated or hidden the earliest . . . — — Map (db m312768) HM
4 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Fort Ninigret —
On Old Post Road (U.S. 1A) at Fort Ninigret Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Post Road.
South of this spot is located Fort Ninigret marked by the State of Rhode Island as a memorial of the Narragansett and Niantic Indians. The unwavering friends and allies of our fathers. — — Map (db m31988) HM
5 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Fort Ninigret —
On Fort Ninigret Road 0.2 miles south of Old Post Road (State Route 1A), on the right when traveling south.
Memorial of the Narragansett and Niantic Indians the unwavering friends and allies of our fathers — — Map (db m306526) HM WM
6 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat Crash —
On Park Lane south of Old Post Road ( Route 1A), on the left when traveling south.
U.S. Navy NAAF Charlestown, R.I. On Friday, March 2, 1945 at 2215 hours, Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat Buno 71418 crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 22, where it exploded and burned on the ice-covered waters 500 Ft off . . . — — Map (db m114948) HM
7 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Liberty Tree Memorial —
On Park Lane south of Old Post Road ( Route 1A), on the right when traveling south.
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated . . . — — Map (db m114946) HM
8 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge —
On Ninigret Entrance Road 0.2 miles east of Post Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
From the 1600s to the mid-1900s, Ninigret's lands were used for farming and sheep grazing. During World War II, the U.S. Navy converted these farm fields to the Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, known to young pilots as . . . — — Map (db m306174) HM
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9 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Ninigret Park History — Welcome to Ninigret Park —
Near Park Lane 0.5 miles east of Old Post Road ( Road 1A), on the right when traveling east.
After the glacier receded, indigenous peoples lived here during the warmer months, moving inland in the winter to villages surrounded by forest. They lived in this diverse ecosystem hunting deer, bear, moose, fowl, seals, and whales; fishing and . . . — — Map (db m306170) HM
10 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown, Quonochontaug — General Joseph Stanton Monument —
On Old Post Road near Post Road (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling west.
Text on the Front (North) Side of the Monument: Erected by the State of Rhode Island In Memory of General Joseph Stanton Jr. First U.S. Senator from Rhode Island Under the Constitution from . . . — — Map (db m88151)
11 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter — Town of Exeter — Incorporated 1742 —
On Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 102) east of Widow Sweets Road, on the left when traveling east.
First town meeting at Stephen Austins home Mar. 22, 1748. First church organized 1750. First school built 1766.
Queen's fort of Narragansett Indian fame, a part of Pettaguamscutt purchase 1657, five hundred acres . . . — — Map (db m311514) HM
12 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter — World War II Memorial — 🦅 — Valor —
On Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 102) east of Widow Sweets Road, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in World War II 1941-1945 from Exeter and to honor all who served for world peace Albert, Gerard J. • Allen, George W. • Allen, Walter L. • Anderson, Ernest T. . . . — — Map (db m312772) WM
13 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — 43d Infantry Division Memorial —
On South County Trail.
In memory of our deceased comrades 43d Infantry Division, Veterans Association Winged Victory — — Map (db m66422) WM
14 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — Address by President Abraham Lincoln — November 19, 1863 —
Near South County Trail (Rhode Island Route 2) 0.2 miles south of Main Street (Exeter Road), on the right when traveling south.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m138220) HM WM
15 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — Armed Services Memorial —
On South County Trail (Cemetery Entrance).
This Memorial Monument is dedicated to those who have served in the Armed Forces so that we may live in peace and freedom from fear. — — Map (db m66421) WM
16 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — Dedicated to All Patriots —
Near South County Trail (Rhode Island Route 2) 0.2 miles south of Main Street (Exeter Road), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all Patriots, particularly those who pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor so that we may enjoy the freedoms of this great land. — — Map (db m152522) WM
17 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — In Memory of All War Veterans — Patriots Memorial Grove —
Near South County Trail (Rhode Island Route 2) 0.2 miles south of Main Street (Exeter Road), on the right when traveling south.
In faithful memory of the veterans of all Wars of the United States of America, the Rhode Island State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution established this”Patriots Memorial Grove” 1979 — — Map (db m152521) WM
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18 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — Jewish War Veterans —
On Veterans Place.
Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America Department of Rhode Island and Ladies Auxiliary. Dedicated in Memory of all departed comrades who served their country in time of war to preserve freedom and human rights. To honor their . . . — — Map (db m66425) WM
19 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — Lonely Lookout Memorial —
On South County Trail (Cemetery Entrance).
The lonely lookout through all weather searching the sea and sky for the enemy. The Signal Men and radio men communicate to ships in the convoy, while gun crews stand ready. A tribute to these brave men whom the world is indebted, these men must not . . . — — Map (db m66423) WM
20 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — Medal of Honor-Honor Roll —
On South County Trail.
To have struggled for freedom and to have sacrificed ones gift of life for his fellow man is service of the highest order. For such selflessness thoughtful men will be eternally grateful. (Four Panels going from left to right) (Panel 1) Medal . . . — — Map (db m66438) HM
21 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — Rhode Island National Guard —
On South County Trail.
(Inscription under the statue) Rhode Island National Guard (Left Panel) Army National Guard-Since 1638-The Rhode Island Army National Guard was formed as a State Militia for the protection of the people. It always answers the call to arms when . . . — — Map (db m66428) WM
22 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — U.S. Navy Armed Guard Memorial —
On South County Trail.
The U.S. Navy Armed Guard The division of the U.S. Navy that dealt with the protection of merchant vessels from attacks by submarines and aircraft was known as the Armed Guard. The armament of the merchant vessels started with one gun in . . . — — Map (db m66424) WM
23 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Exeter, Escoheag — We Aim-To Deliver —
On South County Trail.
U.S. Navy Armed Guard WWII-Dedicated to all who served. — — Map (db m66427) WM
24 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton — Governor Stephen Hopkins —
On Townhouse Road south of Main Street ( Route 3) when traveling south.
In memory of Governor Stephen Hopkins 1706 - 1785 and the men and women of Hopkinton, R.I. who sacrificed for the freedom and independence of our state and country. — — Map (db m312798) WM
25 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton — Town of Hopkinton Founders Monument —
On Townhouse Road south of Main Street ( Route 3), on the left when traveling south.
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the freemen and their families who founded the Town of Hopkinton, R.I. in 1757 Parsaval Allen • George Babcock • Oliver Babcock • Benjamin Barber • Samuel Brand • Ebenezer Burdick • . . . — — Map (db m312796) HM
26 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton, Ashaway — 7th Day Baptist Churches of Hopkinton and Westerly —
On Nooseneck Hill Road (U.S. 3) at Chase Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Nooseneck Hill Road.
Here for more than a century was the religious, business and civil center of Westerly. Near by in private homes, the people met in town meetings. Here crossed paths from what is now Hopkinton, Richmond and Westerly. Here were the first mill dam and . . . — — Map (db m29616) HM
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27 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton, Ashaway — First Seventh Day Baptist Church of Hopkinton — 1622-1935 —
On Church Street at Main St. (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling west on Church Street.
Seventh Day Baptists, members of a church of like faith in Newport, Rhode Island until 1708, first worshipped in this community in 1672. The first meeting house was built in 1680. The nearby-by church, which replaced the original building, was . . . — — Map (db m30392) HM
28 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton, Ashaway — Seventh Day Baptist Minister's Monument — 1680 - 1899 —
On Chase Hill Road at Rt 3 and Chase Hill Road (U.S. 3), on the left when traveling east on Chase Hill Road.
This monument is a memorial to the early pastors of the Second Seventh-day Baptist Church in America, whose remains lie buried within the enclosing circle. They were stalwart men and sound preachers. They . . . — — Map (db m30707) HM
29 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton, Ashaway — World War I Memorial —
On Main Street (Rhode Island Route 3) at Townhouse Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Hopkinton's Sons in Worlds War 1917 - 1919 Andrews Arthur • Abby Andrew I. • Andrews William • Arzamarski Gardiner • Baton Clarence • Babcock Lawrence • Babcock Walter • Barber Wilfred E. • Barber William G. • . . . — — Map (db m312792) WM
30 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton, Hope Valley — Depot Square Park —
On Mechanic Street at Nooseneck Hill Road ( Route 3), on the right when traveling north on Mechanic Street.
Dedicated by a grateful community in honor of all our veterans
"I will call this place Hope valley. All of my hopes are centered here." Capt. Gardener Nichols 1795-1881 My mother lived in Hope . . . — — Map (db m312773) HM WM
31 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton, Hope Valley — Old Stone Dam — Circa 1765 —
On Mechanic Street at Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Mechanic Street.
This dam, typical of those found in some areas of the English countryside, was erected about 1765. Later, two mills, one on either side of the river used the waterpower to turn wheels for manufacturing. The remains of one of the sluice ways are . . . — — Map (db m288969) HM
32 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton, Hope Valley — Polish-American Citizens Club World War II Memorial — 1941 - 1945 — 🦅 —
On Mechanic Street at Highview Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Mechanic Street.
In honor of the men of the Polish-American Citizens Club who served their country in World War II ★ Gacioch, Steven Killed Sept. 3, 1944 in Action in France Born Feb. 1, 1916 Barszcz, Aleksander • Bdnarczyk, Czeslaw • . . . — — Map (db m311511) WM
33 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Hopkinton, Hope Valley — Welcome to Brushy Brook — Mechanic Street Access — Located at 8 Mechanic Street —
On Mechanic Street south of Main Street ( Route 3), on the left when traveling south.
History This area along the Wood River matches the documented criteria for a Native American occupation site (a village): . . . — — Map (db m312785) HM
34 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — "Chief Canonchet" —
On Ocean Road (Rhode Island Route 1A) at Beach Street, on the left when traveling north on Ocean Road.
Canonchet was the son of Miantonomi and the great-nephew of Canonicus, the co-sachems who welcomed Roger Williams in 1636. Canonchet was the war leader of the Narragansetts when the United Colonies (Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, and . . . — — Map (db m306438) HM WM
35 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — “Prisoners of Conscience“ — A Living Memorial — Amnesty International —
On Beach Street at Ocean Road, on the right when traveling north on Beach Street.
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement independent of all government political factions, ideologies, economic interests and religious creeds —- that seeks the release of men and women detained anywhere for their beliefs, color, sex, . . . — — Map (db m305551) HM
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36 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — A Model of Innovation — 1948 - 76 —
On Great Island Road just north of State Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Point Judith Fisherman's Co-op was admired worldwide for the way it brought fishermen together to collectively build a prosperous port. Galilee's world-renown business model After World War II, Galilee entered its second . . . — — Map (db m251534) HM
37 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — From Fishing Village to Fishing Port — Up to 1948 —
On Great Island Road at Galilee Connector Road, on the right when traveling north on Great Island Road.
Infrastructure improvements paved the way for an industry At the turn of the twentieth century, Point Judith's Port of Galilee was a mere cluster of fishing shacks. Between wind, waves and piles of twine and traps, a handful of fishermen . . . — — Map (db m251529) HM
38 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — From Trap to Table —
On Great Island Road north of State Street, on the left when traveling north.
Even though Rhode Island is located at the southern end of the lobster's geographical range, Galilee has historically been one of New England's top lobster ports. Since the early 2000s, it has also made its mark in the emerging Jonah crab . . . — — Map (db m251538) HM
39 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — From Trawl to Table —
On Ferry Terminal just west of Great Island Road, on the left when traveling west.
Dozens of draggers land their catch in Galilee. The fleet includes day boats that return to port each evening as well as trip boats that range hundreds of miles from shore. Rhode Island: King of Squid Draggers (also called trawlers) . . . — — Map (db m251540) HM
40 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — Galilee: A Working Waterfront —
On Great Island Road just north of Ferry Terminal, on the right when traveling south.
One of the largest fishing ports on the East Coast, Point Judith's Port of Galilee generates economic and recreational value for Rhode Island, celebrates the state's commercial fishing heritage, and offers opportunities for fishing businesses to . . . — — Map (db m251527) HM
41 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — Growth and Its Limits — 1976 - 90 —
On Great Island Road just north of Galilee Connector Road, on the left when traveling north.
The 1970s and 1980s were boom times for Galilee fishermen. Glory days and days of reckoning for Galilee's fishing fleet. In the 1960s, New England fishermen faced rising competition from foreign-owned "factory trawlers" operating in . . . — — Map (db m251535) HM
42 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War —
On Kingstown Road at Strathmore Street on Kingstown Road.
Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War David Adair • Walter H. B. Allen Jr. • Charles W. Booth • William Boyd • Frank H. Brayman Jr • Joseph A. Bristow • Edwin L. Card • Louis E. Card • . . . — — Map (db m126612) WM
43 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — In It for the Long Haul — 1990 - Modern Day —
On Great Island Road north of State Street, on the left when traveling north.
Galilee's spirit of open-mindedness and innovation has always given it an edge. An industry innovates to fashion its future. After the fleet build-up of the 1970s, New England fishermen came face to face with the finite limits of . . . — — Map (db m251536) HM
44 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — Point Judith Light House —
On Ocean Road (Rhode Island Route 108).
Wooden Light House Established 1810 Destroyed by storm September 17, 1815 / present tower built 1857 51 feet above ground - 65 feet above water Occulting white light - 15 second group / 17,300 candle power A tribute to the fishermen of . . . — — Map (db m51914) HM
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45 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — The Narragansett Pier — Towers & Casino — Architects: McKim, Mead & White —
On Ocean Road.
1883-1886 The Towers is one of the most highly visible, widely known, and universally cherished landmarks in the state of Rhode Island. It recalls Narragansett Pier’s heyday as one of the foremost seaside resorts of nineteenth-century America, the . . . — — Map (db m75997) HM
46 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Narragansett, Point Judith — The S.S. Black Point —
On Ocean Road.
The S.S. Black Point was built in 1918 at Camden, New Jersey as a coal collier. She was owned by Sprague Steamship Co. of Boston, Mass. And was 369’ long 55’ at the beam and was carrying 7500 tons of coal. Captain Charles Prior was master with a . . . — — Map (db m76004) HM WM
47 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — A strong community-based conservation ethic. —
On Ocean Avenue just south of West Side Road, on the left when traveling south.
Nearly 50% of Block Island's lands are conserved for nature and for future generations of Block Island residents and visitors to enjoy. This amazing achievement is the result of the Block Island community's strong conservation ethic and was . . . — — Map (db m251568) HM
48 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Block Island Historical Society — 1942 —
On Old Town Road at Ocean Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Old Town Road.
Founders Florence Ball Madison Harold Lester Madison — — Map (db m251553) HM
49 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Double Ender —
On Old Town Road just south of Ocean Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Double Ender two-masted used by Block Island fishermen from about 1750 - 1870 featured two bows — — Map (db m251556) HM
50 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Fort Island — 🥁 Indian Fort — 1661
On Ocean Avenue 0.1 miles south of West Side Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
On this spot 300 Block Island Indians were challenged to battle by sixteen men and one boy. Here Indians held feasts making many shell heaps. Original settlers Ackurs • Barker • Billings • Cahoone • Dodge • Gerhig • Jason • . . . — — Map (db m251563) HM
51 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Fresh Pond — Elevation 78 Ft. — 1661 —
On Lakeside Drive at Old Center Road on Lakeside Drive.
Here original settlers lived in caves and shelters. Site of first church 1772. Pastors Oliver Dodge, Trustrum Dodge. Nearby site of first school house, windmill, pound, precious spring. Indian burying hill — — Map (db m17231) HM
52 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Harbor Bay and Harbor Pond — 1707 — Block Island Historical Society —
On Corn Neck Road 0.2 miles north of Ocean Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Site of channel and harbor Three piers destroyed by hurricanes Nathaniel Dodge First Harbor Master, 1715 Site of Bridge Gate to Corne Neck 1676 500 feet south — — Map (db m251557) HM
53 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Korean War Memorial —
On West Side Road at Legion Way, on the left when traveling west on West Side Road.
This memorial is dedicated in honor of the men and women of New Shoreham, Rhode Island who served in the Korean War — — Map (db m251569) WM
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54 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Life Saving Cart —
On Old Town Road just south of Ocean Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Life Saving Cart would carry a Hawser A thick rope that would be pulled to a ship in distress by a smaller line which is fired from a Lyle Gun on the beach and secured to the ship. The Breeches Buoy is then pulled across and the . . . — — Map (db m251555) HM
55 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Mohegan Bluffs — Elevation 163 Ft. —
Near Spring Street.
1590 A war party of 40 Mohegan Indians was driven over these bluffs by Block Island Indians - The Manisseans. Along this shore many vessels were wrecked S. Ann Hope • S.S. Leyden • Mars • Spartan • John Davis • Munago • S.S. Meteor • . . . — — Map (db m17230) HM
56 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — New Shoreham —
On Water Street at Dodge Street, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.
Incorporated 1672 Named for Shoreham England — — Map (db m251552) HM
57 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Nicholas Ball Park —
On Adrian House Lane south of Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome You are standing on land that until 1928 was the site of two buildings: C. C. Ball's General Store and behind it, the Bowling Alley, both built in 1879. Because of family issues regarding ownership of land and buildings after C. C. . . . — — Map (db m251576) HM
58 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Old Mill and Garrison Stone House — Block Island Historical Society — 1942 —
On Old Town Road 0.1 miles west of Mill Pond Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Site of old mill and garrison stone house of James and Sarah Sands 1661 — — Map (db m251573) HM
59 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — To your left is the Great Salt Pond, the jewel of Block Island. —
On Ocean Avenue just south of West Side Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Pond is the healthiest and most productive coastal pond in Rhode Island. Its waters and shoreline provide important habitat for fish, shellfish, lobsters and crabs, marine mammals, and shorebirds. Great Egret You can see this . . . — — Map (db m251565) HM
60 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Transfer of Block Island —
On Old Town Road 0.1 miles west of Mill Pond Lane, on the left when traveling west.
To commemorate the transfer of Block Island from Newport County to Washington County on Sept. 17, 1963. This marker was given by the Chambers of Commerce of Washington County and dedicated on June 27, 1964. — — Map (db m251575) HM
61 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Trustrum Dodge — Block Island Historical Society — 1942 —
On Corn Neck Road 0.3 miles north of Dodge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Near this spot House of Trustrum Dodge One of sixteen original settlers in 1661 1614 Capt. Adriaen Block landed and named this island "Adriaen Block's Eylant". 1636 Capt. John Oldham killed by Indians Col. John Endicott . . . — — Map (db m251561) HM
62 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — U.S.S. Block Island —
On West Side Road at Legion Way, on the left when traveling west on West Side Road.
Ship's bell of U.S.S. Block Island CVE 106 World War II — — Map (db m251571) HM WM
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63 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — Vietnam War Memorial —
On West Side Road at Legion Way, on the left when traveling west on West Side Road.
This memorial is dedicated in honor of the men and women of New Shoreham, Rhode Island who served in the Vietnam War — — Map (db m251570) WM
64 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — World War I Memorial — 🦅 —
On Dodge Street at Old Town Road, on the right when traveling east on Dodge Street.
In memory of the men of Block Island who served in the World War of 1917 - 1918 Charles Arnold • Maurice B. Ball • Rodel Ball • Earle J. Barrows • Eastman S. Brown • George E. Burgess • Christopher A. Champlin • John . . . — — Map (db m252309) WM
65 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, New Shoreham, Block Island — World War II Memorial —
On West Side Road at Legion Way, on the left when traveling west on West Side Road.
This memorial is dedicated in honor of the men and women of New Shoreham who served in World War II 1941 ~ 1945 and in loving tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in defense of liberty ★ ★ Honor Roll ★ ★ . . . — — Map (db m252312) WM
66 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown — Captain John Gallup —
Near Richard Smith Drive east of Post Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
To the Memory of Captain John Gallup Killed in the Swamp Fight 1675 — — Map (db m301598) WM
67 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown — Cocumscussoc Archaeological Site — (Smith’s Castle) —
Near Richard Smith Drive east of Post Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
Cocumscussoc Archeological Site (Smith's Castle) Has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. 1993 National Park Service . . . — — Map (db m300543) HM
68 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown — Here Were Bvried —
Near Richard Smith Drive east of Post Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
Here were bvried in one grave forty men who died in the Swamp Fight or on the retvrn march to Richard Smith’s block house December 1675 — — Map (db m301597) HM WM
69 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown — Rabbit Island — 🐄 —
Near Richard Smith Drive.
What is now called Rabbit Island was part of the territory of the Queen Sachem of the Narragansetts and was named "Queen's Island" by early European traders. The Sachem Canonicus allowed Roger Williams to use the island as a trading site and also . . . — — Map (db m306171) HM
70 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown — Roger Williams —
On Post Road (U.S. 1) south of Old Post Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1637 near this spot, Roger Williams set up a trading post where he dwelt for many years, trading and treating with the Narragansett Indians. His dealings so completely won and held the friendliness of the powerful Narragansett sachems that for . . . — — Map (db m305931) HM
71 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown — The Fighting Bee — A Rhode Island Creation —
On Iafrate Way north of Gate Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1942 Rhode Islander Frank J. lafrate was a 22 year old civilian file clerk at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station. In his spare time he drew cartoons. A Navy lieutenant with the newly established 'Construction Battalions' asked if he could . . . — — Map (db m115191) HM
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72 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Lafayette — A Millworker's Life — Lafayette — A Southern Rhode Island Mill Village —
Near Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 102) just east of Advent Street, on the right when traveling east.
Getting a job with a place like Rodman Manufacturing was, for most of its employees, a dream come true. Southern Rhode Island during the middle and latter portions of the 19th century, was, like most of the nation, in the midst of a period of . . . — — Map (db m222655) HM
73 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Lafayette — Centerpiece of the Rodman Empire — Lafayette — A Southern Rhode Island Mill Village —
On Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 102) east of Advent Street, on the right when traveling east.
Although Lafayette was most certainly the center of the Rodman Manufacturing world, it was only one of the villages that Robert Rodman held sway over during his lifetime. As its owner of the Shady Lea and Silver Spring Mills in North Kingstown . . . — — Map (db m222668) HM
74 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Lafayette — Hortense Rodman Allen House — 781 Ten Rod Road — Lafayette Village Historic District —
On Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 102) east of Rodman Lane, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Hortense Rodman Allen House 1865 — — Map (db m222644) HM
75 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Lafayette — Robert Rodman's Village — Lafayette — A Southern Rhode Island Mill Village —
On Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 108) east of Advent Street, on the right when traveling east.
For a place to be truly considered a village requires several vital components; buildings that serve the residents and contribute to the sense of community that the word "village" embodies. In Lafayette, virtually all those community-creating . . . — — Map (db m222662) HM
76 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Lafayette — The New Mill & New Beginnings — Lafayette — A Southern Rhode Island Mill Village —
On Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 102) east of Advent Street, on the right when traveling east.
After Robert Rodman returned from the eye-opening 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, he had a clear vision of how he was going to move forward and realize his dream of being competitive with the larger broadcloth mills to the north. He . . . — — Map (db m300555) HM
77 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Lafayette — The Rail Connection — Lafayette — A Southern Rhode Island Mill Village —
On Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 102) east of Advent Street, on the right when traveling east.
Robert Rodman had been making fabric here in Lafayette or more than two decades at the time that the most advantageous set of circumstances he might have imagined occurred. the nation's elite, led by the Vanderbilt, Berwind and Astor families and . . . — — Map (db m222657) HM
78 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Lafayette — The Shewatuck & The Beginnings of Industry — Lafayette — A Southern Rhode Island Mill Village —
On Ten Rod Road (Rhode Island Route 102) at Advent Street, on the right when traveling east on Ten Rod Road.
Industry began here on the Shewatuck River, named after a village site of the Narragansett People, Showatucquese, "place between the small streams", in the colonial period with creation of the mill pond and the construction of a sawmill . . . — — Map (db m222647) HM
79 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Saunderstown — Gilbert Stuart — Born here 1755 - Died in Boston 1828 —
On Gilbert Stuart Road west of Snuff Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
A great American artist taught by West and Reynolds. He yearned to portray our greatest citizen. His portraits embody the wisdom and dignity of Washington — — Map (db m291680) HM
80 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Saunderstown — Gilbert Stuart Birthplace —
Near Gilbert Stuart Road.
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States. U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m65655) HM
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81 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Saunderstown — Gilbert Stuart Birthplace —
On Gilbert Stuart Road west of Snuff Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
Here was born December 3, 1755 Gilbert Stuart America's foremost portrait painter — — Map (db m302789) HM
82 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Saunderstown — Gilbert Stuart Snuff Mill —
On Boston Neck Road at Snuff Mill Road, on the right when traveling south on Boston Neck Road.
A Mile Westward Stands The Snuff Mill Where Was Born December 3, 1755 Gilbert Stuart America's Foremost Portrait Painter — — Map (db m291677) HM
83 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, North Kingstown, Wickford — North Kingstown G.A.R. Monument —
On Boston Neck Road (Rhode Island Route 1A) just north of Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m198176) WM
84 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Richmond — A Maturing Town — Richmond Heritage Trail —
On Richmond Heritage Trail north of Country Acres Road, on the right when traveling south.
During the late 1800s, agriculture remained a livelihood in Richmond. The nearby Reynolds Hoxsie Farm was most impressive. An abundance of crops included large fields of potatoes, and corn which produced the largest and heaviest ears in the area. . . . — — Map (db m312835) HM
85 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Richmond — Early European Settlement — Richmond Heritage Trail —
On Richmond Heritage Trail north of Country Acres Road, on the right when traveling west.
In 1644, Roger Williams secured the Charter of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations from the English Parliament. The charter, or agreement with the early settlers was voided in 1660, but a new charter that provided religious freedom was . . . — — Map (db m312821) HM
86 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Richmond — Early Town of Richmond — Richmond Heritage Trail —
On Richmond Heritage Trail north of Country Acres Road, on the right when traveling south.
Richmond had many villages that sprang up at road crossings, near waterways, and with grist mills powered by rivers. There were no 'planned' villages, and communities that arose were called cross-road villages. The source of . . . — — Map (db m312831) HM
87 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Richmond — Post-Glaciation and Native Peoples — Richmond Heritage Trail —
On Richmond Heritage Trail north of Country Acres Road, on the right when traveling north.
Our heritage story begins 26,000 years ago when the Laurentide glacial ice sheet, estimated by geologists to be thousands of feet thick, covered much of New England. Glaciers shaped a distinctive topography of hills and valleys, created distinct . . . — — Map (db m312814) HM
88 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Richmond — Recent Times and the Future of Richmond — Richmond Heritage Trail —
On Richmond Heritage Trail north of Country Acres Road, on the right when traveling south.
In Wyoming village, mills continued, but with changing owners and products. The Marion Woolens Mill, circa 1880, eventually became the Regina Mill. In 1935, the mill was run by Roland Dow and became known as Dow’s Woolen Mill. During the Great . . . — — Map (db m312838) HM
89 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Richmond — Richmond: A Town with Vision of Its Heritage and History — Richmond Heritage Trail —
On Richmond Heritage Trail north of Country Acres Road, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to the Richmond Heritage Trail! In 2013, the Town secured this 47-acre land parcel as part of a formal town approval of the nearby Richmond Commons development. Led by the Richmond Conservation Commission, the Town subsequently planned . . . — — Map (db m312813) HM
90 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Richmond — Vietnam and Desert Storm Memorial —
On Richmond Townhouse Road (Route 112) at Kingstown Road ( Route 138), on the left when traveling north on Richmond Townhouse Road.
This memorial is gratefully dedicated to the men and women of the Town of Richmond who gave their lives and in honor of those who served their country in Vietnam and Desert Storm. — — Map (db m312312) WM
91 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Richmond — World War I, World War II and the Korean Campaign Memorial — 1917 - 1955 — 🦅 —
On Richmond Townhouse Road at Route 112, on the right when traveling west on Richmond Townhouse Road.
This memorial is gratefully dedicated to the men and women of the Town of Richmond who gave their lives and in honor of those who served their country in World War I, World War II and the Korean Campaign — — Map (db m311508) WM
92 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown — Building a Legacy — The National Wildlife Refuge System — Celebrating a Century of Conservation —
Near Matunuck School House Road 0.3 miles east of Walden Way when traveling east.
1903 Pelican Island established in Florida 1905 Congress establishes the Wichita Mountains Forest and Game Preserve 1908 National Bison Range established in Montana 1912 National Elk Refuge established in Wyoming . . . — — Map (db m312839) HM
93 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown — Habitat Restoration at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge —
On Farmer Trail Loop south of Matunuck School House Road, on the right when traveling south.
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1974 when Mrs. Ann Kenyon Morse donated her farm to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and provide habitat for migratory birds under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act. While . . . — — Map (db m312843) HM
94 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown — Pettaquamscutt Rock —
On Middlebridge Road at John Street, on the right when traveling south on Middlebridge Road.
At this “round rock,” noted Indian landmark, the original purchase of this land was made from Quassaquanch, Kachanaquant, and Quequaquenuet, chief Sachems of the Narragansetts, by Samuel Wilbor, John Hull, John Porter, Samuel Wilson, and Thomas . . . — — Map (db m48053) HM
95 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown — Samuel E. Perry Grist Mill — South Kingstown Land Trust —
On Moonstone Beach Road 0.2 miles south of Commodore Perry Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.
Built by Samuel E. Perry c.1703 500 feet east of this site on the south shore of Perry's Mill Pond. This water-powered mill was later moved, and the sluiceway built to bring pond water to the mill for power to turn the granite grinding stones. . . . — — Map (db m311504) HM
96 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown — Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge —
On Farmer Loop Trail south of Matunuck School House Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1974, in honor of her husband Alfred Hudson Morse, Mrs. Ann Kneyon Morse donated 365 acres to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, establishing Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge. In 1982, the Audobon Society of Rhode Island donated an . . . — — Map (db m312842) HM
97 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown, Kingston — "Little Rest" —
On Kingstown Road (Rhode Island Route 138) at Upper College Road, on the right when traveling west on Kingstown Road.
Gen. George Washington, Gen. Horatio Gates, Col. John Trumbull, Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman, Continental Troops stayed here in "Little Rest" March 5-6, 1781 on route to Newport to review the French army and fleet under Comte de Rochambeau and Adm. . . . — — Map (db m312845) HM
98 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown, Kingston — Kings County Court House — 1776 - 1907 —
On Kingstown Road (Rhode Island Route 138) at Upper College Road, on the right when traveling west on Kingstown Road.
In this building sessions of the General Assembly were held 1776-1791 and the county courts 1776-1891 To commemorate the important legislative work here transacted during the War for Independence this tablet is placed by the . . . — — Map (db m312844) HM
99 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown, Kingston — Washington County Jail — 2636 Kingstown Road —
On Kingstown Road.
Old Washington County Jail Kingston, Rhode Island Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of Interior 1792-1858 — — Map (db m56073) HM
100 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, South Kingstown, Wakefield — Griffin's Hollow —
On Main Street (Rhode Island Route 1A) south of Robinson Street, on the left when traveling south.
On January 13th, 1886, Daniel Billington Griffin purchased a certain tract of land situated in Wakefield Village from Rowland & John N. Hazard for the sum of 2,000 dollars. This particular parcel of land was located on the corner of Post Road . . . — — Map (db m115166) HM

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