William Blackstone Memorial Park - Cumberland, RI
Posted by: nomadwillie
N 41° 54.882 W 071° 23.962
19T E 301019 N 4643089
A park and large granite monument is dedicated to Reverend William Blackstone who died in Cumberland and was the "first white settler in Rhode Island" .
Waymark Code: WM12TYD
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2020
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While the monument indicates it marks the spot where William Blackstone was buried, at best there may be a few remaining artifacts from the grave under the monument, the actual remains of William Blackstone were lost in the many moves of his grave due to the building of the Ann & Hope Mill, which is located across the street.
William Blackstone was the first European settler of Boston and Rhode Island as indicated on the monument. The monument was made possible by the decedents of William Blackstone. The original location of this monument was closer to his burial site across the street at the mill, erected in 1889. The memorial to William Blackstone was moved to this location in 1996 due to the neglect at the former location.
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