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Barrington, Rhode Island
Located on a peninsula in the East Bay, three sides of this shore community face upper Narragansett Bay. Long recognized as the prime executive suburb of Providence; it is home to many of the professional and business leaders of the state. It is a short and scenic twenty-minute commute to Providence via Routes 114 and Interstate 195.
Barrington was originally known as Sowams, the residence of Massassoit, Chief of the Wampanoag Indians.
In 1653, the Pilgrim Fathers, including Captain Miles Standish, Governor W. Bradford, and others bought the area between Narragansett Bay and the Taunton River from Massassoit. In 1637, this area was incorporated under the name of Swansea as part of the Plymouth Colony. In 1717, Barrington was set off as a separate town, as part of the State of Massachusetts. In 1746, by Royal Decree, it was made part of Rhode Island, together with Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, and Cumberland. In 1747, the name was changed to Warren in honor of Sir Peter Warren of the British Navy. Barrington was taken from Warren and incorporated June 16, 1770.
In the early days, Barrington was a farming community, and in the 19th Century was popular as a summer resort area.
Although Barrington has several manufacturing establishments, it is best known as a place of beautiful homes and country estates. At Nayatt Point, in the southwestern part of the town, is a beautiful summer colony on the shores of Narragansett Bay. Here also is located the Rhode Island Country Club, whose golf course is rated among the best in the east.
The Barrington River offers safe anchorage for a large number of motor and sailing craft, providing convenient access to the broad reaches of Narragansett Bay.
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
From the colonial homes that hug the side of its downtown hill as it recedes to its marina filled shore, all the way to the executive homes filling its western fields and woods, East Greenwich is the prime West Bay community. East Greenwich is well known for it's school system, the easy access to Narragansett Bay from its marinas, and maintaining a small town atmosphere in a growing community. East Greenwich is an easy 15 minutes from Route 4 to Interstate 95 into Providence.
East Greenwich is geographically located in the center of the State of Rhode island, fifteen miles south of the state capitol in Providence. East Greenwich is the eighth oldest community in the state.
The town faces picturesque Narragansett Bay, and has the beauty and appeal of a seaport setting. Green hills, blue water, and quaint historic homes combine to produce a uniquely charming atmosphere.
East Greenwich, as all of Rhode Island, was originally owned by the Indians who lived here. The Indian lands were purchased by English settlers directly from the chief. Lands were also acquired by King's Charter, such as that granted to Roger Williams in 1644. East Greenwich was owned and inhabited by the Narragansett Tribe. By the King's Commission in 1665, it was acquired with the rest of the Narragansett Country as part of the Colony of Rhode Island.
From 1675 to 1677, the Narragansetts, along with other New England tribes, waged the King Philip's War against the settlers. It was not until their leader, King Philip, was killed at Mount Hope in Bristol that the war came to an end.
East Greenwich was incorporated as a town at the end of King Philip's war in 1667. The town was named for East Greenwich, County of Kent in England. The name East Greenwich, Rhode Island, was changed to Dedford in 1688. In 1689 however, Dedford became East Greenwich once again.
It was believed that East Greenwich would become the seat of State Government because of its advantageous location. In fact, for a time the General Assembly met in the town and it became known as a center of learning and culture.
Today, East Greenwich is a thriving community ideally located, compactly planned, culturally alert, and suburban in character. East Greenwich claims a distinction and individuality all its own.
