Nine Men's Misery
Nine Men's Misery Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Cumberland, Rhode Island, marking the traditional mass grave of nine colonial soldiers said to have been captured and killed by Indigenous combatants in March 1676 during King Philip's War.
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A landmark inside Cumberland
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 42" of snow a year. When to go ↓
North Attleborough Town is the nearest base
North Attleborough Town is 4 miles northeast, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Cumberland. Green months are the mild ones.
Nine Men's Misery
Nine Men's Misery Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Cumberland, Rhode Island, marking the traditional mass grave of nine colonial soldiers said to have been captured and killed by Indigenous combatants in March 1676 during King Philip's War. The site is often described as one of the earliest colonial veterans' memorials in the United States.
Located within Monastery Park and registered as Rhode Island Historical Cemetery CU012, the cemetery was formally dedicated in 1928. Recent national attention has highlighted the ghostlore associated with the site.
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Where to stay near Nine Men's Misery
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Providence (30) and Seekonk (16), and Boston has the most rooms in the area (199).
Boston
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
672,973 people
34 mi northeast of Nine Men's Misery
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Nine Men's Misery | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | in town | — | — | 37,615 | $431K | A |
| Providence | 8 mi south | 10 min | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 1 campground | 195,310 | $362K | C |
| Seekonk | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 16,046 | $483K | C+ |
| North Attleborough Town | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 31,506 | $482K | B+ |
| Foxborough | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 15 9 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 18,934 | $606K | B |
| Cranston | 12 mi south | 20 min | 13 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 84,647 | $378K | B |
| Warwick | 16 mi south | 25 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 84,187 | $355K | B |
| Smithfield | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 22,625 | $446K | A− |
| Boston | 34 mi northeast | 50 min | 199 158 hotels · 29 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 672,973 | $732K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Nine Men's Misery
Other well-known places within 35 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw113 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw224 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw33 mi MuseumThe Breakers
320 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
424 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
Big draw32 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
35 mi LakeWalden PondPhoto credits
Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Nine Men's Misery
Is Nine Men's Misery in Cumberland?
Yes. It’s inside Cumberland, RI.
When is the best time to visit Nine Men's Misery?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Nine Men's Misery?
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 15 miles away.
Where should I stay near Nine Men's Misery?
Providence (8 mi, 30 places to stay), Seekonk (8 mi, 16 places to stay) and North Attleborough Town (4 mi, 8 places to stay).
Tips from people in Cumberland
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