Following is a list of the Founders from Rhode Island, their grave locations, and the overall condition of their graves.
Grave Condition Total Score:
14+
Good Condition/Situation
8 – 13
Average Condition/Situation
<8
Poor Condition/Situation
John Collins
Signed the Articles of Confederation. He is interred at the Collins Burying Ground, Newport, Rhode Island.
Grave Condition:
14
William Ellery
Signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He is interred at the Common Burying Ground & Island Cemetery, Newport, Rhode Island.
Grave Condition:
15
Stephen Hopkins
Signed the Continental Association and the Declaration of Independence. He is interred at the North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island.
Grave Condition:
16
Henry Marchant
Signed the Articles of Confederation. He is interred at the Common Burying Ground & Island Cemetery, Newport, Rhode Island.
Grave Condition:
13
Samuel Ward
Signed the Continental Association. He is interred at the Common Burying Ground & Island Cemetery, Newport, Rhode Island.
Grave Condition:
14