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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12E1_oil-storage-building_Jamestown-RI.html
Beavertail Light was lit with whale oil for many decades. Whale oil was smoky, hard to light at cold temperatures, and the quality varied greatly. In addition, early lights were dim and burned twenty to thirty gallons of oil a month. In the early …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12E0_prospect-hill_Jamestown-RI.html
This area along the crest of Prospect Hill was an integral part of the Narragansett Bay coastal defense system from 1916 to 1945. From here, military observers had an unobstructed view of the approaches to the Bay, as well as East and West passage…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128H_boats-of-the-bay_Newport-RI.html
1. ? FerryIncreasing numbers of Rhode Islanders board cruise boats and ferries to get out of the Bay. These ferries are reminiscent of the pleasure steamboats that were so common on Narragansett Bay one hundred years ago. 2. ? Fast FrigateNavy …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128F_the-1749-foundation_Jamestown-RI.html
Below this concrete cap sits the stone foundation Beavertail's 1749 lighthouse.Initially built to provide safe passage into Newport's colonial harbor, it was designed and built by Peter Harrison, "America's first architect," who later designed the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM126J_conanicut-battery_Jamestown-RI.html
Conanicut BatteryA Revolutionary Fort Built by Americans in 1776Grounds cleared and tablet placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution of Rhode Island
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11Z3_rhode-island-red_Little-Compton-RI.html
To commemorate the birthplace of the Rhode Island Red breed of fowl which originated near this location. Red fowls were breed extensively by farmers of this district and later named Rhode Island Reds and brought into National prominence by the pou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZDD_col-benjamin-church_Little-Compton-RI.html
This Tablet erected by the Rhode Island Society of Colonial Wars in recognition of the exceptional services rendered by Col. Benjamin ChurchHis fearless leadership and effective command during King Philip's war 1675-1676
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX3C_memorial-to-the-french-fleet_Newport-RI.html
[ South side : ]Near this spotthe French army of 6000 menled by General Rochambeauour alliesin the War for Independencefirst set foot upon American soilJuly XIII 1780 [ East side : ]I welcome the newsof your arrivalA new mark of friendshipfrom …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX1L_ri-pilots-of-brenton-reef-pilot-station_Newport-RI.html
In memory of Rhode Island State licensed pilots serving the Brenton Reef Pilot Station located 4 miles due south. Capt. John J. Neary, Jr. ? Serving 1955 - 1997Capt. Walter H. Fricke ? Serving 1971 - 1989Capt. Carl T. Ohrn ? Serving 1972 - 1992…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX1I_s-v-marques_Newport-RI.html
In memoriamStuart Finlay ? ? ? ? ? Susan Peterson HowellCaptain ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Counselor Crew and TraineesJan Brims · Benjamin Bryant · Aloma Finlay · Christopher Finlay · Janis Gravleis · Jack Heath &mid…
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