On Harrisville Main Street at East Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Harrisville Main Street.
Austin T. Levy's influence on Harrisville began in 1912 when he leased the mill in Harrisville and named it Stillwater Worsted Mill. His mill became unique because of Mr. Levy's beliefs and management style. He devised new methods of operation, . . . — — Map (db m311590) HM
On Douglas Turnpike (Rhode Island Route 7) at Victory Highway, on the left when traveling south on Douglas Turnpike.
Dedicated to the memory
of the men and women, who
so valiantly served in the
defense of their country
Naldor P. Berard
Born August 10, 1921
Died at Age 22
September 11, 1943
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy July
22, 1942. Was Seaman . . . — — Map (db m191223) WM
On Pascoag Main Street at Nahant Place, on the right when traveling south on Pascoag Main Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of Burrillville who answered the call for Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism — — Map (db m191222) WM
On Pascoag Main Street (Rhode Island Route 100) west of South Main Street ( Route 100), on the left when traveling west.
In 1746 Josiah Arnold operated a saw and gristmill on this site utilizing waterpower from the Pascoag River. In 1814 Daniel Sayles erected a building for fulling and dressing woolen cloth. Farmers in the area brought their homespun cloth, woven . . . — — Map (db m312419) HM
On East Wallum Lake Road at Church Street ( Route 100), on the right when traveling west on East Wallum Lake Road.
The first mill built near this site in 1834 for owner Arnold Hunt, operated on and off until 1892, when it burnt down. The water rights were originally purchased from Moses Taft, another mill owner, supposedly over a turkey dinner. (Hence the . . . — — Map (db m312418) HM
Near Broad Street just north of Summit Street, on the left when traveling north.
Donated by Alvin Jenks in 1890, the park was built around Dexter's Ledge. In 1676 during King Philip's War, Indian scouts saw the approach of a colonist band from that height. Indians and colonists engaged in Pierce's Fight at a site along the . . . — — Map (db m303634) HM WM
On High Street north of Blackstone Street, on the right when traveling north.
Due to land disputes and broken peace treaties between local natives and early English settlers, King Philip's War took place for 14 months during 1675 and 1676. Captain Michael Pierce's fight with the natives occured on this spot in March of . . . — — Map (db m313313) HM
On High Street near Blackstone Street, on the left when traveling north.
Near this spot Captain Michael Pierce and his company of
Plymovth Colonists ambvshed and outnvmbered were
almost annihilated by the Indians
March 26, 1676 — — Map (db m303649) HM WM
On Broad Street (Rhode Island Route 114) 0.1 miles north of Madeira Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
World's First Sri Chinmoy Peace Blossom
Sri Chinmoy Peace Bridge
uniting
Cumberland - Sri Chinmoy Peace Town
and
Central Falls - Sri Chinmoy Peace City
Dedicated April 24, 1989 by Cumberland Mayor Francis R. Stetkiewicz and Central . . . — — Map (db m251523) HM
On Cranston Street at Dyer Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Cranston Street.
In memory of
Private Clarence Surprise
Co. G. 314th Infantry, 79th Division, U.S.A.
Killed at Montfaucon, France
September 29, 1918
In a righteous cause
he won immortal glory — — Map (db m312436) WM
This building served as the education center of Oak Lawn starting in 1838 as a schoolhouse and then served as the Oak Lawn Library since 1895. The library was operated by the Oak Lawn Public Library Association until 1968 when it joined the . . . — — Map (db m312420) HM
On Cranston Street at Dyer Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Cranston Street.
The Sprague property included a section of the Pocasset River which provided water power for two small mills. In 1808, after seeing the success of Samuel Slater's cotton mill in Pawtucket, William Sprague converted his grist mill into a small . . . — — Map (db m312435) HM
On Rolfe Square south of Park Avenue ( Route 12), on the right when traveling south.
Department of Defense
United States of America
Army Marines Navy
Air Force Coast Guard
Army Reserve Sgt Gregory A Belanger
Army National Guard Staff Sgt Joseph Camara
Army National Guard Specialist Michael Andrade . . . — — Map (db m251925) WM
On Cranston Street at Dyer Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Cranston Street.
In the mid 1800s, this area was known as Spragueville, named after the Sprague family, one of the country's wealthiest textile manufacturers. This 28 room mansion started in 1790 as a farm house and grew as the family gained prominence. It was . . . — — Map (db m312422) HM
On Rolfe Square at Pontiac Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Rolfe Square.
In honor and in memory of the citizens of Cranston who served their country during the Revolution 1776-1781 War of 1812 1812-1815 Mexican War 1846-1847 Civil War 1861-1865 . . . — — Map (db m251922) WM
Near Park Avenue (Rhode Island Route 12) at Hayward Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of the men of the City of Cranston who gave their lives in the Viet Nam War
by the students of
Cranston High School East
May 29, 1969 — — Map (db m251919) WM
On Rolfe Square south of Park Avenue ( Route 12), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of the veterans who made the supreme sacrifice
World War II Korean Conflict Vietnam War
Dedicated Memorial Day 1972 — — Map (db m251924) WM
On Broad Street just north of Tucker Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Pawtuxet
Baptist Church
Organized
1805
1806 - 1906
Pawtuxet Baptist Church
Organized Nov. 17, 1806 by 34 members from the First Church, Providence
In 1764-5 Peleg Arnold and Abraham . . . — — Map (db m251151) HM
On Broad Street just south of Kneeland Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the firefighters of Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Pawtuxet, RI who faithfully, diligently, and actively served this community from 1891 until 1995. They were summoned to each alarm of fire by the steeple bell of the Pawtuxet Baptist . . . — — Map (db m251153) HM
On Albion Road at Blackstone River Byway, on the right when traveling west on Albion Road.
The Albion Dam on the Blackstone River has been a key feature since 1822. Originally built to harness the river's power for textile production, it now generates hydroelectric power. It is recognized as a contributing resource to the Albion . . . — — Map (db m311584) HM
Near Broad Street (Rhode Island Route 114) at Meeting Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Arches Everywhere
At the mill complex which once filled this park, arched openings in buildings crossed raceways and defined the [unreadable] of windows and doors. Some of the arches are intact, but many are not. The two in front of you are . . . — — Map (db m251520) HM
Near Broad Street (Rhode Island Route 114) at Meeting Street, on the right when traveling north.
pre-1800's
Prehistoric and historic Indian peoples, and English colonists, fished at Valley Falls leaving few traces.
1812 - 1820
Twin brothers Abraham and Isaac Wilkinson bought land and water rights on both sides of the river . . . — — Map (db m313314) HM
Near Diamond Hill Road (Rhode Island Route 114), on the left when traveling north.
This bell was cast by George Holbrook in East Medway MA in 1840, and was installed at 22 Broad St. It remained there until 1977 when it was dismantled by the Knights of Columbus and brought to the Hayden Library and dedicated to the departed . . . — — Map (db m55663) HM
On Chase Street at Lusitana Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Chase Street.
Na honrosa visita de sua excelκncia o Presidente da Republica Portuguesa Dr. Mario Soares, o Clube J. Lusitana Agredecido 24-5-87
[English translation:]
Commemorating the visit of His Excellency Dr. Mario Soares, . . . — — Map (db m251526) HM
On Broad Street (Rhode Island Route 114) at Meeting Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. Reported damaged.
A Cultural Context
The Valley Falls mill was once once of several industrial centers in the community. The mill here ran for over a hundred years until 1834, and [unreadable] Valley Falls the political center of Cumberland. The distinctive . . . — — Map (db m251501) HM
On Broad Street just north of Lusitana Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The house of Samuel B. Chase and Elizabeth Buffum Chase, once located across the street, played an important role in the antislavery movement of the 1840s and 1850s. As a secret refuge for fleeing slaves, this home was a stop on the "underground . . . — — Map (db m251489) HM
Near Broad Street (Rhode Island Route 114) at Meeting Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Hydraulic turbines are water motors that turn at great speed. The metal turbines at this site used the pressure of water (created by the [unreadable] dam) to generate power. They [unreadable], more efficient, and more durable than wooden water . . . — — Map (db m251522) HM
On Broad Street at Mill Street ( Route 114), on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
Dedicated by a grateful community in memory of all veterans who have championed the cause of freedom through service in the United States Armed Forces — — Map (db m251491) WM
On Broad Street at Mill Street ( Route 114), on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
Dedicated to the Glory of Almighty God in memory of Cumberland men and women who by their unselfish patriotism have advanced the American ideals of liberty and the universal brotherhood of man.
Servant of God well done.
Well . . . — — Map (db m251494) WM
Near Broad Street (Route 114) south of Meeting Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
The force of falling water can turn wheels and other devices to power machinery. Capturing that force requires a dam to divert water's natural path, artificial channels or raceways to lead water through a power-creating wheel, and a tailrace . . . — — Map (db m251519) HM
On Broad Street (Route 114) at Meeting Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
Your Key to the Past
On this Spot
The site of the brick storehouse, mentioned on the sign at the Broad Street park entrance is immediately to your left. There was a small addition to the storehouse right behind you. The bridge in front . . . — — Map (db m251517) HM
On Waterfront Drive at Pier Road, on the right when traveling west on Waterfront Drive.
The largest ship graveyard in Rhode Island lies submerged under the waters off Bold Point.
The shoreline on which you stand has played a pivotal role in the region's industrial past for centuries and holds a hidden wealth of historical and . . . — — Map (db m303927) HM
Near Water Street at Mauran Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
1. The area in which John L. Lewis Park is located was purchased in 1641 by Governor Edward Winslow of Plymouth and John Brown from Massasoit, Chief of the Wampanoag Indians. This area was first known as "Old Rehoboth" until being renamed . . . — — Map (db m307616) HM
On Taunton Avenue (Route 44) just east of Ivy Street, on the right when traveling east.
East Providence - Ribeira Grande
Sister Cities Committee
Established 1982
Recipient of the
Sister Cities International Award
for Professional Assistance
Sister Cities International Conference
Los Angeles, California . . . — — Map (db m222607) HM
On Purchase Street at Taunton Avenue (U.S. 44), on the right when traveling north on Purchase Street.
Composed of men who in the dark days of the Civil War
from 1861 to 1865 offered their lives that this Union
might be preserved ★ ★ ★ There is a debt this nation
can never pay that is the debt of gratitude to the soldiers . . . — — Map (db m198157) WM
On Purchase Street at Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Purchase Street.
In honor of the men and women of East Providence who served in all wars and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country. — — Map (db m222606) WM
On East Bay Bike Path north of Warren Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This bridge opened for traffic in 1930 and known as the Washington Bridge first opened to traffic on April 12th 1793 and which carried the following inscription on an abutment
Washington Bridge.
Built by John Brown . . . — — Map (db m222506) HM
On Taunton Avenue (U.S. 44) at Whelden Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Taunton Avenue.
Erected to the memory of the citizens of East Providence who served in the World War
1917 - 1918
Dedicated July 30, 1927
In Memoriam
Fred A. Almquist
John D. Austin
John E. Benson
Edgar P. Black
Donald E. Carlton . . . — — Map (db m251642) WM
On Bullocks Point Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Crescent Park
Looff Carousel
has been designated a National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1987
National Park Service
United States Department of the . . . — — Map (db m59284) HM
On Penrod Avenue 0.1 miles south of Cozzens Street, on the left when traveling south.
Here ended the Pilgrimage of Elizabeth Tilley Howland who died Wednesday 21-31 Dec. 1687 at home of her daughter Lydia & husband James Brown in Swansea. ~ Elizabeth married Pilgrim John Howland who came with her in the Mayflower Dec. 1620. From . . . — — Map (db m301162) HM
On Penrod Avenue 0.1 miles south of Cozzens Street, on the left when traveling south.
The past and present coexist in a quiet, contemplative setting This picturesque, peaceful landscape on the shores of Bullock Cove, was part of the area inhabited by the Pokanoket Tribe. In 1655, John Browne, a statesman of Rhode Island, . . . — — Map (db m301005) HM
On East Bay Bike Path 0.3 miles north of Bullocks Point Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Along the East Bay Bike Path, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is perched on a rocky island jutting out approximately 800 feet from the Providence River's eastern shoreline. The lighthouse was constructed in 1871, was in operation until the 1970s, and . . . — — Map (db m251646) HM
On Bullocks Point Avenue (Rhode Island Route 103A) at Shore Road, on the right when traveling south on Bullocks Point Avenue.
Army
Capt. Casey Charles H.
" Hascall Theo C.
Lieut. Eddy Guyston S.
" Harris Ray L ★
Serg. Black Edgar P ★
" Bolland Leroy H.
" Chadsey Chas H.
" Gilmore Harold D.
" Girard Clifton J.
" . . . — — Map (db m252295) WM
On Newman Avenue (Rhode Island Route 152) at Pawtucket Avenue ( Route 114,1A), on the right when traveling east on Newman Avenue.
Here Rev. Samuel Newman and associates, in 1644, found ample place, "Rehoboth," for their plantation.
Near this spot they built their first church at the centre of the "Ring of the Town", destroyed by Indians in 1676. Rebuilt and enlarged . . . — — Map (db m299260) HM WM
Near Newman Avenue at Pawtucket Avenue (U.S. 1A), on the right when traveling east.
Reverend Samuel Newman, the founder of Rehoboth & the 1st Pastor of its first church and author of the 1st full English Concordance of the Holy Scriptures. Was born in Banebury, Eng. May 1602. Graduated at Trinity Coll. Oxford 1620, was Pastor ten . . . — — Map (db m299257) HM
On Newman Avenue (Rhode Island Route 152) at Pawtucket Avenue ( Route 1A), on the right when traveling east on Newman Avenue.
The area of todays City of East Providence was inhabited by the Pokanoket Tribe, later known as the Wampanoag, for over 10,000 years. In 1621, the Massasoit Ousamequin entered into a mutual protection agreement with the English settlers in . . . — — Map (db m299261) HM
On Roger Williams Avenue north of Wilson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This spring is the site of the first settlement in 1636 by Roger Williams in the State of Rhode Island. Banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony because of his religious beliefs, he fled into the wilderness and found refuge with his friend . . . — — Map (db m302521) HM
On Howard Hill Road south of South Killingly Road, on the left when traveling south.
This ancient Landmark holds an enviable record for the number of years it has housed civic, religious and community gatherings.
Second Baptist Church of Foster purchased this for $15.00 in 1795.
Rhode Island General Assembly voted a . . . — — Map (db m297561) HM
On South Killingly Road at Howard Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on South Killingly Road.
This memorial is dedicated in honor of the citizens of Foster who served in the wars of our country and in loving tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in defence of liberty.
Erected by the Welcome Home Committee World . . . — — Map (db m311638) WM
On South Killingly Road at Howard Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on South Killingly Road.
Howard Vanasse
George Brayton POW
Reino Tikkanen
Lester Prior
John Simula
Clinton Hopkins
Clarence Smith
Henry Randall
Eleanor Carlson
Norman Tucker
Leonard Shippee
William Harrington . . . — — Map (db m312478) WM
On Putnam Pike (Rhode Island Route 102) south of Sherman Lane, on the right when traveling south.
May 25, 1826 - May 25, 1976
Diverse hands fired upon
Betty
One of America's first elephants at the the north end of the rustic span that arched Chepachet River
Given in observation of the 150th anniversary of the event by Richmond and . . . — — Map (db m243023) HM
On Putnam Pike (U.S. 44) west of Tanyard Lane, on the right when traveling west.
This garden reflects the working life of a 19th-century Rhode Island shopkeeper and the family who rented the space above the shop when small plots behind stores and homes were essential for providing food, herbs, medicine, and useful plants for . . . — — Map (db m312311) HM
On Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of all those men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America
Merchant Marines - June 12, 1775
United States Army - June 14, 1775
United States Marine Corps - November 10, 1775
United . . . — — Map (db m312499) HM
On Atwood Avenue (Rhode Island Route 5) at Cherry Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Atwood Avenue.
Born in Johnston May 23, 1786
Medical diploma August 5, 1807
Surgeon - Wasp-Hornet War of 1812
Prisoner of War by British War of 1812
Assistant Surgeon of U.S. Navy 1812-13
Town Clerk, Town of Johnston 1820-43
Assistant to Gov. . . . — — Map (db m312444) HM
Near Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Town of Johnston
Honorable Ralph R. Arusso, Mayor
This area is dedicated to
Johnston residents,br>
who have served in the
United States military
Town Council
Benjamin Zanni, President . . . — — Map (db m311636) WM
On Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This United States Army tank was donated by the Department of the Army through the efforts of John M. Voccola as a memorial for the veterans of the Town of Johnston and in recognition of their efforts to continue the goal of . . . — — Map (db m312479) HM WM
On Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice. May they never be forgotten
Johnston War Memorial Park
Dedicated November, 1945
Rededicated June, 1990
WWII - U.S. Army
Joseh D. Donato
Anthony J. Russo
Anthony . . . — — Map (db m312489) WM
On Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Wallace L. Graham, Lance Corp. US Marines, 1942 - 1946
William Francis Boyle Jr, Corporal US Army 1951 - 1953, Army Occupation Medal
John H. Hesford, US Navy 6/25/59 - 6/16/62, Atlantic Fleet - Europe
Augustine M. Ricci, PFC US Army . . . — — Map (db m312660) WM
Near Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of our sons who served in the Armed Forces during World War II
Anthony Pezzullo Angelo Pezzullo Michael Pezzullo, Jr. — — Map (db m312488) WM
On Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
When our nation called, they werved and sacrificed, so that we may be free.
Thank you
Dedicated Sunday, May 27, 2001
In loving memory of Ronald Earl Blake, Specialist Four, U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran; Born: August 14, 1940; Died: June 10, . . . — — Map (db m312558) HM
On Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Revolutionary War 1775 to 1783
War of 1812 1812 to 1815
Civil War 1861 to 1865
Spanish-American War 1898 to 1902
World War I 1917 to 1918
World War II 1941 to 1945
Korean War 1950 to 1953
Vietnam 1961 to 1975 . . . — — Map (db m312492) WM
Near Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of those who fell in the service of their country by land and by sea from
Graniteville
Geoge G. Harrington, Jr. U.S. Army
Raymond J. Herther U.S. Army
William R. Thorpe U.S. . . . — — Map (db m312483) WM
On Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In honor
of the West End community service men and women
World War II
Appleton, Charles N.
Arcand, Edmond A.
Arcand, Joseph A.
Arcand, Raymond J.
Arnold, Richard C.
Biedarmann, Marie A.
Bishop, Gilbert R. . . . — — Map (db m312484) WM
Near Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice from Johnston, R.I.
Nov. 11, 1945
Alfred A. Ricci, U.S. Navy
James F. Cavanaugh, U.S. Navy
Bernard Pitocco, U.S. Navy
William F. Hickey U.S. Army
Raymond DePetrillo U.S. . . . — — Map (db m312490) WM
Near Cullen Hill Road 0.7 miles north of Martin Street, on the left when traveling east.
This house exists because of Wilbur Kelly, who owned the land and a small mill just up the canal. In his younger years, Wilbur Kelly had worked as a ship captain in a fleet owned by Brown and Ives. Later, he ran his family mill on this canal and . . . — — Map (db m195922) HM
Near Providence Beltway (Interstate 295) east of Eddie Dowling Highway ( Route 146), on the right when traveling east.
Welcome to Rhode Island's Blackstone River Park and the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. To your right is a sluice gate operator. This device was used to open and close the sluice gates that controlled the . . . — — Map (db m311580) HM
On Front Street (Rhode Island Route 123) at Lonsdale Avenue (U.S. 122), on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
In memory of our townsmen who valiantly served God, their country and humanity in the World War
Our men fought to overthrow autocracy. Our schools serve to build up democracy — — Map (db m195927) WM
Near Cullen Hill Road 0.7 miles north of Martin Street, on the left when traveling east.
Do you see a rectangular footprint in front of you? It marks the site where the Kelly Mill stood. Starting in the early 1800s, the mill used water from the Blackstone River to power its spinning machines.
Wilbur Kelly purchased the mill in . . . — — Map (db m195921) HM
Near Providence Beltway (Interstate 295) east of Eddie Dowling Highway ( Route 146), on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Welcome to Rhode Island's Blackstone River Park and the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. To your right is a simple turbine runner. This device rotates within a turbine in a water slide through its blades. . . . — — Map (db m312578) HM
On Front Street (Rhode Island Route 123) at Lonsdale Avenue ( Route 122), on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
1914 1918
Dedicated to the Glory of God, the Exhaltation
of Patriotism and the Promotion of Education
in Honor of Those from Lincoln
Who Served in the World War — — Map (db m195925) WM
