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Warren, Rhode Island is a historic town in Bristol County. The community is located within the Narragansett Bay watershed and is part of what is known as the East Bay. This region, which also includes the towns of Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, is steeped in British and Colonial heritage.
Once the site of the Indian village of Sowams, the town's lands were first explored by Edward Winslow and Stephen Hopkins in 1621. Within a year, the Plymouth Colony had established a trading post at Sowams, and in 1623 Winslow and John Hampton saved the life of Wampanoag leader Massasoit, thereby gaining a crucial native ally. After religious leader Roger Williams was banished from the Massachusetts Colony in 1636, he fled to Sowams, where he was sheltered by Massasoit for a time before establishing Providence Colony.
Massasoit and his eldest son sold the lands that now comprise Warren and several adjacent towns to the Plymouth Colony in 1653, and the township of Sowams was officially incorporated in 1668. The town was ceded to Rhode Island in 1747 and renamed in honor of Admiral Sir Peter Warren, a British naval hero. In the early 1700s, the town emerged as an important whaling port, with a burgeoning shipbuilding industry that would flourish well into the 19th century.The town is also noted as the original site of Brown University, founded as the College of Rhode Island in 1764 and the first college in the nation to accept students of all religious persuasions.
Today, the town offers a stunning array of historical sites, entertainment options and recreational opportunities; there is never a shortage of things to do here. Residents enjoy a variety of aquatic activities including boating, fishing and swimming. There is a 14-mile bike path which runs through all four communities of the East Bay and offers an unparalleled view of Narragansett Bay to cyclists, walkers, joggers and rollerbladers.
Warren is continually growing in population, industry and commercial establishments. The southern portion of the town is situated on picturesque Mount Hope Bay, giving the town a beautiful, panoramic view.
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RHODE ISLAND: THE MOST
The state of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island's most famous historic attraction, remnants of the state's colorful past can be found in every corner of its 1200-square-mile expanse.
Rhode Island 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, Rhode Island 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, Rhode Island 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.
Rhode Island 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. Rhode Island'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 capital of Rhode Island is Providence, located at the head of Narragansett Bay in the north-central region of the state. Rhode Island's 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:
Rhode Island 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.
Licenses and Fees:
For information on obtaining driver's licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more, visit the Online Services page on government website for the State of Rhode Island (http://www.ri.gov/services/).