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Oliver Perry Monument, Bronze monument at Washington Square Park, Newport, US.

The Oliver Perry Monument features a standing figure of Commodore Perry in naval uniform mounted on a granite pedestal in downtown Newport.

Created by William Greene Turner in 1885, this monument honors Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry who led American forces to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie.

The monument represents a significant period in American naval history and serves as a focal point for military commemorations in Newport.

Located at the intersection of Thames Street and Washington Square, visitors can reach the monument by following signs from Newport Harbor.

Six cannons from Perry's flagship surround the base of the monument, recovered from the original vessel that fought in the 1813 battle.

Creator: William Greene Turner

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 41.48996,-71.31427

Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:51

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