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The oldest town in Rhode Island played an important role in the country's early history
As Rhode Island's capital ... Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, making it nearly 400 years old. According to the National Parks Service website, Williams and a group of companions ...
Feeling old? 5 of the oldest places in Rhode Island you can still see today
Rhode Island has a lot of history ... purchased land from the Narragansett tribe in 1636 to start a new state. Connecticut ...