In 2007, archaeologists confirmed what local historians and others could not: the existence of a Continental Army burial ground where at least 300 soldiers lie forgotten in unmarked graves upon land once known as the Fishkill Supply Depot.
Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island. Coordinates: 41Â°48â²49â³N 71Â°22â²12â³W / 41.81361Â°N 71.37000Â°W / 41.81361; -71.37000Coordinates: 41Â°48â²49â³N 71Â°22â²12â³W / 41.81361Â°N 71.37000Â°W / 41.81361; -71.37000. East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 47,037 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state.
Directions. 1  From Points South (Providence, Warwick, Cranston, East Greenwich, South County) 2  From Points North (Boston, Quincy, Milton and Braintree) 3  From Points East (Cape Cod, Fall River, Swansea, Seekonk, East Providence) 4  From Points West (Plainfield, Hartford) Take Route 395N (Connecticut Turnpike) towards Providence and Route 6E. Take Route 6E to Route 295N to Route 7 (North Providence Exit 8A.) Follow Route 7 to a set of lights. Take a left onto Twin River Road. Twin River will be on your right approximately 1.5 miles down the road.