Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower, Pawtucket

Name: Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower
Address: 580 Broad Street, Pawtucket, United States
Telephone: +1 401 727 7480

#3 among attractions in Pawtucket

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Jenks Park is a city park of Central Falls, Rhode Island. The city's only large park, its development began in 1890 on land donated by Alvin Jenks. Its centerpiece is Cogswell Tower, designed by Pawtucket architect Albert H. Humes and built in 1904. A gift of Caroline Cogswell, the tower stands 18 feet square and 70 feet tall. It has been the symbol of the City of Central Falls since its construction. The tower is supported by a brick barrel vault resting atop the historic Dexter's Ledge, from which, during King Philip's War in 1676, Native American scouts saw the approach of Captain Michael Pierce, and a company of Plymouth soldiers from the heights. Pierce's forces were ambushed and nearly annihilated by the Native Americans in "Pierce's Fight" at a site along the Blackstone River on March 26, 1676, where Pierce Park now stands. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Elevation: 121 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°53'15"N, 71°23'21"W

Address

580 Broad StreetCentral FallsPawtucket United States

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+1 401 727 7480

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Day trips

Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCoy Stadium, Rock Spot Climbing, Pawtucket Falls, Central Falls.

1.4 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket
36 min walk • McCoy Stadium, nestled in the heart of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a cherished landmark for baseball enthusiasts and a testament to American sports culture. This classic stadium has been a cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1942 and has the distinction...
1.1 miW
41°53'7"N • 71°24'39"W
Rock Spot Climbing, Lincoln
29 min walk • Sport complex, Climbing
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Pawtucket Falls, Pawtucket
18 min walk • Pawtucket Falls is a waterfall on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The falls are located a half mile upstream from where the Blackstone flows into the Seekonk River.
~1170 ftNW
City, Area
Central Falls, Pawtucket
6 min walk • Central Falls is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,583 at the 2020 census. With an area of only 1.29 square miles, it is the smallest and most densely populated city in the smallest state, and the 27th most densely populated incorporated place in the United States.
0.8 miSE
Park, Visitor center, Tourist information
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Pawtucket
20 min walk • Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a National Park Service unit in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
0.7 miS
Monuments and statues
Liberty Arming the Patriot, Pawtucket
19 min walk • Liberty Arming the Patriot, sometimes called Freedom Arming the Patriot, is a bronze sculpture at Park Place in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, commemorating the participation of the city's citizens in the American Civil War.
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, Pawtucket
18 min walk • The Gamm Theatre is a non-profit theater in Warwick, Rhode Island.
0.7 miSE
City hall
Pawtucket City Hall, Pawtucket
18 min walk • Pawtucket City Hall is located at 137 Roosevelt Avenue, just outside the central business district of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Art Deco-style building was designed by Providence architect John O'Malley and was built in 1933–1936, its cost subsidized by funds from the Works Progress Administration.
~1780 ftSE
Church
Central Falls Congregational Church, Pawtucket
9 min walk • Central Falls Congregational Church is an historic church located in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This Shingle style wood-frame structure was built in 1883 to serve a local Congregationalist congregation which was established in 1820 and had outgrown its previous space.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Pawtucket
13 min walk • The Holy Trinity Church Complex is an historic church complex on 134 Fuller Avenue in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
0.6 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Matthew's Church, Pawtucket
17 min walk • St. Matthew's Church, currently known as the Holy Spirit Parish, is an historic Roman Catholic church at 1030 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island located within the Diocese of Providence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower?

Nearby attractions include Adams Public Library, Pawtucket (4 min walk), Central Falls, Pawtucket (6 min walk), South Central Falls Historic District, Pawtucket (6 min walk), Central Street School, Pawtucket (8 min walk).