Oliver Hazard Perry

At the age of twenty seven years he achieved the Victory of Lake Erie on September 10, 1816. Born in South Kingstown, R.I. on August 23, 1785, he died at Port Spain, Trinidad on August 23, 1819, aged 34 years. His remains were conveyed to his native land in a ship of war, according to a resolution of Congress, and were here interred on December 4, 1826. The State of Rhode Island erected this monument.

Newport, Rhode Island · United States