pc 7476 Memorials in granite and bronze To our French Allies in the Revolution French Memorial in North Burial Ground Between North Main St and Branch Ave Monument over graves of 100 French soldiers Soldiers who died during encampment of Rochambeau's troops in Providence 1780-1782 Dedicated July 4th in 1882 East Panel inscription is Our French Allies in the Revolution North Panel inscription is Tribute of the People Decorated by French Delegation Nov 1st in 1881 Marshal Ferdinand Foch decorated the monument forty years later on November 13th in 1921 French Camp Ground Marker Summit Ave and Brewster St East of North Burial Ground The French troops were commanded by Count Rochambeau Were encamped in 1781 on their march from Newport to Yorktown And in 1782 on their march from Yorktown to Boston In Boston they embarked for France Bronze Tablet on University Hall at Brown University Commemorating the occupation of the building By American forces and French allies Providence RI Postcard Collection Monuments Statues Fountains