Battle of Rhode Island Site
- Also Known As: Battle of Rhode Island Historic District
- Address: W Main Rd (RI 21)
- Vicinity: Lehigh Hill and both sides of RI 21 btw Medley and Dexter Sts
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1778/08/29 | French and American forces battle the British Army in the town of Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island. The 1st Rhode Island Regiment, made of companies of locally recruited African Americans and Native Americans with white officers, fight for the Americans. | Battle of Rhode Island |
Particulars for Battle of Rhode Island Site: | |
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Historic Use | Battle site |
Cultural Affiliation | Black American |
Structure Type | Fortification |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Area of Significance | Military |
Level of Significance | National |
Owner | Private |
Sight Category | Site |
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