Civil War | Historic Site
General Ambrose Burnside House
314 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903
United States
This house was built in 1866-67 for General Ambrose Burnside after his return from the Civil War, later serving one term as governor and two as senator. The house was described as “one of the finest modern houses in Providence" upon completion.
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
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
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
