List of people from Providence, Rhode Island

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The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Providence, Rhode Island.

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This statue of George M. Cohan stands near his birthplace in the Fox Point neighborhood George Cohan Statue in Providence, Rhode Island.jpg
This statue of George M. Cohan stands near his birthplace in the Fox Point neighborhood
This plaque commemorates the residence of opera singer Sissieretta Jones, not far from Prospect Terrace Park Plaque dedicated to Sissieretta Jones.jpg
This plaque commemorates the residence of opera singer Sissieretta Jones, not far from Prospect Terrace Park
The H. P. Lovecraft Memorial Plaque is located on Prospect Street H. P. Lovecraft Memorial Plaque at 22 Prospect Street.jpg
The H. P. Lovecraft Memorial Plaque is located on Prospect Street

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