Swan Point Cemetery, Providence

Name: Swan Point Cemetery
Address: 585 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, United States

#43 among attractions in Providence

H. P. Lovecraft, Cemetery

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Facts and practical information

Swan Point Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Established in 1846 on a 60-acre plot of land, it has approximately 40,000 interments. ()

Built: 1846 (178 years ago)Coordinates: 41°51'9"N, 71°23'1"W

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585 Blackstone BlvdBlackstoneProvidence United States

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Day trips

Swan Point Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wannamoisett Country Club, North Burial Ground, Omega Pond Railroad Bridge, Blackstone Boulevard Park.

1.3 miE
Golf
Wannamoisett Country Club, Providence/East Providence
33 min walk • The Wannamoisett Country Club is a private golf course located in Rumford, Rhode Island. The course was designed by Donald Ross in 1914 and played host to the 1931 PGA Championship and hosts the prestigious Northeast Amateur every year.
1.3 miW
Cemetery
North Burial Ground, Providence
33 min walk • The North Burial Ground is a 110-acre cemetery in Providence, Rhode Island dating to 1700, the first public cemetery in Providence.
1.2 miSE
Bridge
Omega Pond Railroad Bridge, Providence/East Providence
32 min walk • The Omega Pond Railroad Bridge is a railroad bridge spanning the western end of Omega Pond in East Providence, Rhode Island. The bridge is a contributing structure to the Phillipsdale Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miS
Park
Blackstone Boulevard Park, Providence
14 min walk • Blackstone Boulevard Park is a public park and footpath that runs down the center of Blackstone Boulevard on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. It is located in the Blackstone neighborhood, an affluent and primarily residential part of Providence.
0.5 miN
Cemetery
Riverside Cemetery, Pawtucket
13 min walk • Riverside Cemetery is an historic cemetery at 752 Pleasant Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It occupies a parcel of land about 34 acres in size between Pleasant Street and the Seekonk River, and just north of the much larger Swan Point Cemetery in neighboring Providence.
1.2 miSW
Observatories and planetariums, H. P. Lovecraft
Ladd Observatory, Providence
32 min walk • Ladd Observatory is an astronomical observatory at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1891 it was primarily designed for student instruction and also research. The facility operated a regional timekeeping service.
1.1 miNW
41°51'48"N • 71°23'60"W
Candita Clayton Gallery, Pawtucket
29 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
0.8 miSW
41°50'32"N • 71°23'32"W
Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association, Providence
22 min walk • Library, Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
Blackstone, Providence
15 min walk • Blackstone is a predominantly residential neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island. It is in the northeast corner of the city and is bounded to the south and west by Lloyd Avenue and Hope Street respectively. It is one of six neighborhoods comprising the East Side of Providence.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Doyle Avenue Historic District, Providence
36 min walk • The Doyle Avenue Historic District is a predominantly residential historic district on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. It extends along Doyle Avenue from North Main Street in the west to Proctor Place.
0.8 miSW
Library
Rochambeau Library-Providence Community Library, Providence
21 min walk • The Rochambeau Library—Providence Community Library is an historic public library building at 708 Hope Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a single-story brick structure with limestone trim, designed by Wallis E. Howe and built in 1930.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Swan Point Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Riverside Cemetery, Pawtucket (13 min walk), Blackstone Boulevard Park, Providence (14 min walk), Blackstone Boulevard Realty Plat Historic District, Providence (14 min walk), Blackstone, Providence (15 min walk).

How to get to Swan Point Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swan Point Cemetery:

Bus

Peter Pan Bus Lines Terminal (30 min walk)