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Coggeshall Burial Ground Open House and Newport Interpretive Sign Dedication
The Coggeshall family was one of the founding families of Portsmouth and Newport. John Coggeshall served as President of the colony and established this burial site. Abraham Redwood, founder of a library in Newport is one of the notable family members buried here. Graves will be marked with information for visitors during the open house.
A brief ceremony will take place at 10:30 am officially dedicating the recently installed interpretive signs. Coggeshall is one of seven sign locations.
Coggeshall Burial Ground is located on Coggeshall Avenue near Victoria Avenue.
