Legacy
The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. The site includes two separate areas. The principal battle site is roughly centered at 41°35′46″N 71°15′47″W / 41.596°N 71.263°W / 41.596; -71.263 (Battle of Rhode Island)Coordinates: 41°35′46″N 71°15′47″W / 41.596°N 71.263°W / 41.596; -71.263 (Battle of Rhode Island), and Butts Hill (41°36′56″N 71°15′03″W / 41.615506°N 71.250815°W / 41.615506; -71.250815 (Butts Hill Fort)), one of the high points on Aquidneck Island, is also preserved.
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