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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Chief Ninigret Statue?
    • In Village Park, visitors to Rhode Island will find a statue dedicated to the state’s native inhabitants through the statue of Chief Ninigret.
  • Who was Chief Ninigret?
    • Chief Ninigret was a strong and decisive leader of the eastern Niantic Indian Tribe and was a celebrated ally of the Narragansett Tribe and Rhode Island’s early colonizers in the 1600s.
  • When was the statue commissioned?
    • The statue was commissioned by Mrs. Clement A. Griscom in 1913 as a tribute to Chief Ninigret and Rhode Island’s early history.
  • Who created the Chief Ninigret statue?
    • In 1914, the fountain statue was made by Enid Yandell and cast by Alex Rudier in France before being transported to Rhode Island.
  • Why was the statue gifted to Rhode Island?
    • The statue was a gift in memory of Mr. Clement A. Griscom and serves as a historical landmark honoring Chief Ninigret and the indigenous heritage of the region.
  • Where is the Chief Ninigret statue located?
    • The statue can be found in Village Park, located on Bay Street, Westerly, Rhode Island 02891.
Chief Ninigret and the Village Park
© Watch Hill Memorial Library and Improvement Society

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