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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Exeter

 
Clickable Map of Washington County, Rhode Island and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Washington County, RI (141) Kent County, RI (48) Newport County, RI (280) Southeastern Region, CT (490) Suffolk County, NY (532)  WashingtonCounty(141) Washington County (141)  KentCounty(48) Kent County (48)  NewportCounty(280) Newport County (280)  SoutheasternRegionConnecticut(490) Southeastern Region (490)  SuffolkCountyNew York(532) Suffolk County (532)
South Kingstown is the county seat for Washington County
Exeter is in Washington County
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1 ► 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
2 ► 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
3 ► 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
4 ► 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
5 ► 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
6 ► 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
7 ► 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
8 ► 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
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9 ► 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
10 ► 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
11 ► 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
12 ► 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
13 ► 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
 
 
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Nov. 9, 2026