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Historical Facts About Rhode Island. It can be divided into two geographical regions. It is the smallest state in area in the country. States bordering Rhode Island are Connecticut and Massachusetts. Facts about Colonial Rhode Island 2.
Although two counties Newport and Providence came into existence in 1703. Interesting Rhode Island Colony Facts. Rhode Island County Records From a genealogical standpoint most of the valuable information that can be gained from Rhode Islands county records involves either federal censuses or court records. Rhode Island shares a state water border with New York. Fishing dairy and livestock were included as the agricultural products. An army from the United Colonies invaded Rhode Island in December 1675 and attacked the Narragansett in the Great Swamp Fight.
County courts didnt exist in the state prior to 1729.
Although two counties Newport and Providence came into existence in 1703. It covers an area of 1214 square miles. Rhode Island wasnt the first Rhode Island. Fishing dairy and livestock were included as the agricultural products. Here are some interesting facts about Colonial Rhode Island. Rhode Island history shows that their main settlements were located from what is now Warwick south along the great bay to what is now South Kingstown and Exeter.