Butts Hill Fort
These fortifications erected by the British 1777 were occupied by the Americans 1778, becoming the island base of the Continental Army under General Sullivan in the Battle of Rhode Island.
They are now consecrated to the immortal memory of those brave men who upon
August 29, 1778.
withstood the assaults of the more numerous, highly trained British Army under General Pigot.
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Dedicated to posterity
by the
Newport Historical Society
August 29, 1923.
Marker is on Fort Street south of Sprague Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
