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Smithfield, Rhode Island offers a combination of rural and suburban lifestyles. The town is primarily residential in nature, with commercial and industrial use development along Routes 7, 116 and 44. Large enough to encompass a wide expanse of historic scenery along with the headquarters of several high-tech firms and top-performing Bryant University, the community offers excellent opportunities for business, education, recreation and leisure.
Originally inhabited by the Wampanoag Indians, the town was settled by John Smith, one of the six men who formed the first settlement of Rhode Island with Roger Williams, in the early 1600s. A small farming community for most of its early years, Smithfield was incorporated in 1730 and named in John Smith's honor.
Today, the town retains several historic villages, including Esmond, Georgiaville, Stillwater, Spragueville and Greenville, whose developments date largely from the 19th century. These villages make up much of the town’s civic and social fabric, steeped in rural New England tradition. Notable historic sites include the Georgia Cotton Mill, established in 1813 and one of Rhode Island's earliest stone factories; the Smith-Appleby House museum, built in 1696 and now home to the town's historical society; and the Old Georgiaville Tavern, established in 1840.
Smithfield is graced by seven natural and manmade ponds, which provide recreation and natural beauty for residents and visitors alike. The town also maintains large tracts of unspoilt, heavily forested land, including several active apple orchards and farms.
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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/).