East Greenwich
East Greenwich

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Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738545271

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East Greenwich, the eighth-oldest town in the state, was named for the original Greenwich in Kent County, England. The eastern edge rests on the Narragansett Bay, and the western land gracefully rises up four picturesque hills. Originally owned by the Narragansett Indians, the territory was acquired by King Charles II in 1644. It was incorporated as a town on October 13, 1677, when the Rhode Island General Assembly granted land to men who served during King Philip's War. The town's sheltered cove nurtured a thriving seaport community, and successful boatbuilding, rope making, and fishing industries emerged. Inhabitants of the western part of the village focused on farming, and a prosperous textile industry lasted until the end of World War II. East Greenwich, the eighth-oldest town in the state, was named for the original Greenwich in Kent County, England. The eastern edge rests on the Narragansett Bay, and the western land gracefully rises up four picturesque hills. Originally owned by the Narragansett Indians, the territory was acquired by King Charles II in 1644. It was incorporated as a town on October 13, 1677, when the Rhode Island General Assembly granted land to men who served during King Philip's War. The town's sheltered cove nurtured a thriving seaport community, and successful boatbuilding, rope making, and fishing industries emerged. Inhabitants of the western part of the village focused on farming, and a prosperous textile industry lasted until the end of World War II.

A History of East Greenwich, Rhode Island
A History of East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Author: East Greenwich Society

Publisher:

Published: 2012-06-02

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781470097776

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This book is invaluable to anyone interested in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society's Packet is an extensive resource about the history of East Greenwich, the people, places and events. This second printing of the classic "Red Book" contains an all new 20 page index!

Vital Record of Rhode Island
Vital Record of Rhode Island

Author: James N. 1844-1927 Arnold

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-04-22

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 9781354270172

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