National Memorial · Rhode Island, United States
Roger Williams National Memorial
Roger Williams National Memorial is a national memorial in Rhode Island, United States, covering 4.6 acres (1.8 ha), established in 1966.
National Memorial · Rhode Island, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 4.6 acres (1.8 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 41.8313° N, 71.4107° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Roger Williams National Memorial
The Roger Williams National Memorial is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence, Rhode Island, established by minister Roger Williams in 1636. The national memorial commemorates the life of Williams, who co-founded the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and championed religious freedom. The park is bounded by North Main, Canal, and Smith Streets, and Park Row.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 7.4 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 42.1 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 66.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Roger Williams National Memorial?
Roger Williams National Memorial is in Rhode Island, United States (41.8313° N, 71.4107° W).
When was Roger Williams National Memorial established?
Roger Williams National Memorial was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Roger Williams National Memorial?
Roger Williams National Memorial covers 4.6 acres (1.8 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Williams_National_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/rowi/ — Official park page.