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On This Point

Washington County · dedicated 1936 · Marker at Lighthouse Point, Wickford., North Kingstown · location approximate

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On This Point During the Revolution Stood a Cannon Protecting Updike's Newtown, Now Wickford against "Enemys Excursions On the Main". It Was Manned by the Newtown Rangers Which Were Chartered April 17, 1775. Erected by Pettaquamscutt Chapter, D. A. R. September 22, 1936

1937 text, presented as a historical document.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

Marker data: Rhode Island Tercentenary Commission, Rhode Island Tercentenary 1636-1936: A Report (1937)

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