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Woonsocket, Rhode Island is a historic mill city in the northernmost region of the state. First settled in the late 17th Century, it remained a quiet backwoods region inhabited by Quaker farmers and millers until nearly one hundred years later. The early settlers farmed the land and utilized the power of the Woonsocket Falls.
With the first stirrings of the Industrial Revolution in nearby Pawtucket, the region underwent a rapid transformation as local entrepeneurs harnessed the water power of the Blackstone River. Between 1810 and 1830, the villages of Jenckesville, Bernon, Globe Village, Hamlet Village and Woonsocket Falls Village sprang up around the new mills. New settlers arrived from surrounding towns, Europe, and, especially, Quebec. The present-day community was incorporated from three of the mill villages in 1867, becoming a city with the integration of the three other villages in 1888. After a period of decline as a result of the Great Depression, the city's fortunes were rejuvenated during World War II, when it became a center for fabric manufacture in support of the war effort.
Today manufacturing still dominates the city's economy, but to a lesser degree. A number of high-tech and financial firms have established headquarters here in recent decades, the most notable being CVS Corporation. The city's central location and easy accessibility make it an ideal location for business development and residence. One of the principal cities of the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor, the city boasts a great number of historical and recreational sites, including the Museum of Work and Culture, an interactive museum which celebrates the history of French Canadian immigrants in New England's early mill cities; the Stadium Theatre, built in 1926 and featuring a full calendar of dramatic, musical, and dance performances; the St. Ann's Church Complex, a historic mecca for the city's large French-Canadian community that now serves as an arts and cultural center; six historic mills; and seven National Historic Districts. Each October, the city hosts Autumnfest, a three-day celebration that features a fireworks display, arts and crafts, live entertainment, carnival-style amusements, an International Food Court, a beer garden, children's athletic competitions and a parade. Televised throughout Rhode Island, the festival draws thousands of visitors to this historic city each year.
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RHODE ISLAND THE MOST -- "HOPE"
The state boasts so much history that it is practically a living museum. This tiny coastal state has one of the country's highest concentations of historic landmarks. While the Gilded Age mansions of Newport are probably the state's most famous historic attraction, remnants of a colorful past can be found in every corner of its 1200-square-mile expanse.
The state was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, who established the first permanent white settlement on land he had purchased from the local Narragansett Indians. Forced to flee Massachusetts due to persecution, Williams founded the colony as a haven for religious and political freedom, attracting settlers who would not be welcome amidst the strict religious climate of the Puritans at Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay.
On May 4, 1776, the state renounced its allegiance to Great Britain and declared independence; it was the first of the thirteen colonies to do so. At the close of the Revolutionary War, independed-minded Rhode Islanders demanded the addition of the Bill of Rights, which protects individual liberties, before the state would ratify the U.S. Constitution.
The Revolutionary War era was followed by a period of industrial expansion. Samuel Slater established the nation's first water-powered cotton mill at Pawtucket in 1793; it was this development that signaled the beginning of America's Industrial Revolution. Nehemiah and Seril Dodge established the American jewel industry in Providence in the early 1800's, placing the city at the forefront of the industrial age.
Today, the state remains a leader in American industry; Providence, the state's capital city, has emerged as a retail center and hotbed of international commerce. At the same time, the countryside offers escape for residents and seasonal visitors alike, with classic New England town squares and restored colonial-era villages. The state's 400-mile shoreline offers bountiful opportunities for sailing and fishing, while over 100 beaches feature clambakes, music festivals, picnic areas and much more. The historic city of Newport boasts a colorful history of nearly 400 years; one of America's oldest commercial seaports, Newport has become a major tourist attraction with numerous colonial landmarks, historic boatyards, village shops and the famed "summer cottages" of the early 20th century, which served as getaways for the country's most powerful families in the late Victorian era. A living shrine to America's fabled past, Newport embodies Rhode Island's historic pride, while bustling Providence and its surrounding communities supply a crucial progressive edge for the future.
State Facts:
1,214 square miles
Population: 1,067,610 (2006)
Largest cities (2005): Providence, 176,862; Warwick, 87,233; Cranston, 81,614; Pawtucket, 73,742; East Providence, 49,515
Nicknamed "The Ocean State"
400 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline
Per capita income: $27,217 (2005)
Highest point: Jerimoth Hill (812 ft)
Climate:
New England is famous for its four distinct seasons, with brisk, snowy winters giving way to colorful springs and hot, humid summers. The state's coastal location makes its climate more moderate than that of most New England states. Don't be too surprised at the occasional 60-degree day in January…or the odd snowflake in May!
Government:
The state capital is Providence, located at the head of Narragansett Bay in the north-central region of the state. The state government has three branches: Executive, headed by the governor; Legislative, comprised of the Rhode Island General Assembly; and Juducial, headed by the Supreme Court.
Taxes:
The state generally imposes an income tax on all individuals that have Rhode Island-source income. The state personal income tax is 26% of the federal income tax liability. Property taxes are determined by an annual State Valuation and vary from town to town.