Oliver Perry Monument

The Oliver Perry Monument is a bronze statue in Washington Square Park depicting a high-ranking naval officer in uniform mounted on a stone pedestal. The sculpture stands at the intersection of Thames Street and Washington Square in downtown Newport.

The monument was created in 1885 by sculptor William Greene Turner and honors a naval leader from an early 19th-century battle. This commemorative work celebrates a pivotal moment in American maritime history.

The monument is named after a famous naval commander and occupies a central place in the park where visitors naturally gather. It reflects the maritime heritage that has always defined Newport's character.

The monument sits in a public park and is freely accessible to view from the street at any time. Daytime visits work best when sunlight illuminates the bronze and carved details of the base.

Six cannons surround the base of the monument, recovered from the original ship involved in a historic naval battle. These weapons create a direct physical link between the memorial and the actual events it commemorates.

Creator: William Greene Turner

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 41.48996,-71.31427

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25