Civil War | Historic Site
Burnside Park
40 Kennedy Plaza
Providence, RI 02903
United States
This park was dedicated in 1887 after General Ambrose Burnside's death, who led the Rhode Island Regiment during the Civil War. The park includes a statue of the Burnside riding his horse.
Related Battles
Battle Facts
Spotsylvania and Orange Counties, VA | May 5, 1864
Result: Inconclusive
Estimated Casualties
29,800
Union
17,000
17,000
Confed.
13,000
13,000
Battle Facts
Spotsylvania County, VA | May 8, 1864
Result: Inconclusive
Estimated Casualties
31,086
Union
18,399
18,399
Confed.
12,687
12,687
Battle Facts
Hanover County, VA | May 31, 1864
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
17,332
Union
12,737
12,737
Confed.
4,595
4,595
Battle Facts
Caroline County and Hanover County, VA | May 23, 1864
Result: Inconclusive
Estimated Casualties
4,200
Union
2,600
2,600
Confed.
1,600
1,600
