Providence, Rhode Island - H.P. Lovecraft's Grave

Address:

585 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI

Directions:

In Swan Point Cemetery. FROM THE NORTH: I-95 exit 27. Turn south onto US 1, then in two blocks veer left onto George St., which turns into E Street; continue 0.8 miles, turn left on Blackstone Boulevard; Swan Point Cemetery is second left. FROM THE SOUTH: I-195 exit 3, turn right on Gano Street; head north and turn right on Waterman Street; at second light, turn left onto Butler Avenue; Butler turns into Blackstone Boulevard; Swan Point Cemetery is 1.7 miles on right. Enter front gates and drive straight ahead; at the Barnaby monument, turn left onto Junction Avenue and bear right at the Daniels grave marker onto Pond Avenue; go as straight as you can until you reach a "T" intersection with Avenue B; the Phillips family plot is directly in front of you; Lovecraft's stone is behind the family monument. Keep in mind that, contrary to what many fans think, the big monument is the family monument, and the one you want is next to it.

Admission:

Free.

Hours:

Summer 6 am - 7 pm; Winter 8 am - 5 pm. (Call to verify)

Phone:

401-272-1314

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