Battle of Rhode Island Site

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Battle of Rhode Island Site
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Patriot's Park, memorial off RI 114 to Rhode Island militiamen slain in battle
Patriot's Park, memorial off RI 114 to Rhode Island militiamen slain in battle
Location: Lehigh Hill and both sides of RI 24 between Hedley and Dexter Sts., Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Built/Founded: 1778
Designated as NHL: May 30, 1974[1]
Added to NRHP: May 30, 1974[2]
NRHP Reference#: 74002054
Governing body: Local

Battle of Rhode Island Site, also known as Site of Battle of Rhode Island or Battle of Rhode Island Historic District, is the partially preserved location of the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778. It took place in the town of Portsmouth, on the island of Rhode Island, in the state of Rhode Island. The island is now known as Aquidneck Island to distinguish the island from the rest of the state.

Battle of Rhode Island from a 1779 print[1]
Battle of Rhode Island from a 1779 print[1]

[edit] Battle

Main article: Battle of Rhode Island

In the battle, American troops under Sullivan sought to recapture the island of Rhode Island. It was the first joint land and sea operation of American and French forces. And it was the first battle in which a racially segregated unit of black soldiers fought, the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. It was fought on 29 Aug 1778.

[edit] Legacy

The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.[1][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Site of Battle of Rhode Island. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Marcia M. Greenlee (December, 1973), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Battle of Rhode Island Historic District / Battle of Rhode Island SitePDF (32 KB), National Park Service  and Accompanying one photo, undatedPDF (32 KB)
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