Militia Common - Newport, RI
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N 41° 29.470 W 071° 18.821
19T E 306861 N 4595868
Commemorates a former muster point.
Waymark Code: WMCE3G
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Militia Common c 1700.
This piece of land was given to the town of Newport by Major Nathaniel Sheffield and Mr. Daniel Thurston as common land to be used as a mustering place for the militia.
This marker dedicated by the Artillery Company of Newport on their 250th year of continuous active service. 1741 - 1991.
Organization that Placed the Marker: Artillery Company of Newport

Year Marker was Placed: 1991

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