List of Counties

List of Towns

Points of Interest

Capital: Providence

Admission to Union: May 29, 1790 (13th)

Largest city: Providence

Highest point: Jerimoth Hill, 812 ft

Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean, 0 ft 

RI, the smallest state, has the largest state name

There are 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island's nickname is "the Ocean State."

Rhode Island Regions;

• Blackstone Valley
• Block Island
• East Bay
• Newport
• Providence
• Warwick
• South County

Rhode Island has more then 400 miles of shoreline.

The Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport, home to more than 42 naval and defense commands and activities.

The first nine hole golf course in America was completed in Newport in 1890.

The only state to celebrate VJ day, the end of WWII 

RI is proud to have the worst drivers in USA

A drive though RI is only 45 minutes border to border

Roger Willians - religous freedom - Providence

Mrs Astor - summer manisons - the breakers - Newport

State of Rhode Island

Rhode Island state seal

About Rhode Island

Rhode Island enacted the first law prohibiting slavery in North America on May 18, 1652.

Ranked by population, the state's 8 cities are:

   1. Providence
   2. Warwick
   3. Cranston
   4. Pawtucket
   5. East Providence
   6. Woonsocket
   7. Newport
   8. Central Falls

The latest rumor in an Alaskan newspaper concerning the future of former governor Sarah Palin involves her moving to Rhode Island