East Greenwich, Rhode Island
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| East Greenwich, Rhode Island | |
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| Coordinates: 41°38′44″N 71°28′39″W / 41.64556°N 71.4775°WCoordinates: 41°38′44″N 71°28′39″W / 41.64556°N 71.4775°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Kent |
| Incorporated | 1677 |
| Government | |
| - Town Manager | William Sequino, Jr. |
| - Emperor | Conor Fallon |
| - God | Bradlius |
| Area | |
| - Total | 16.71 sq mi (43.3 km2) |
| - Land | 16.58 sq mi (42.9 km2) |
| - Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 12,948 |
| - Density | 781.0/sq mi (301.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 02818 |
| Area code(s) | 401 |
| FIPS code | 44-22240[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1220085[2] |
| Website | www.eastgreenwichri.com |
East Greenwich is a town in and the county seat of Kent County, Rhode Island, United States.[3] The population was 12,948 at the 2000 census. It is the wealthiest municipality in Rhode Island and was named for Greenwich, England.
Until 1854, East Greenwich was one of the five state capitals for Rhode Island. The General Assembly, when meeting in East Greenwich, used the local courthouse, which is today the town hall.
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On 12 June 1775, the Rhode Island General Assembly, meeting at East Greenwich, passed a resolution, which created the first formal, governmentally authorized navy in the Western Hemisphere: “It is voted and resolved, that the committee of safety be, and they are hereby, directed to charter two suitable vessels, for the use of the colony, and fit out the same in the best manner, to protect the trade of this colony... “That the largest of the said vessels be manned with eighty men, exclusive of officers; and be equipped with ten guns, four-pounders; fourteen swivel guns, a sufficient number of small arms, and all necessary warlike stores. “That the small vessel be manned with a number not exceeding thirty men. “That the whole be included in the number of fifteen hundred men, ordered to be raised in this colony... “That they receive the same bounty and pay as the land forces...”
Wasting no time, on 12 June 1775, the same day as the above resolution, Governor Nicholas Cooke signed orders addressed to “Captain Abraham Whipple, commander of the Sloop Katy, and commodore of the armed vessels employed by the government…”
A number of other towns also claim to be the birthplace of the American Navy, but none are as early, and none involve specific government authorization.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau[1], the town has a total area of 16.71 square miles (43.3 km2), of which, 16.58 square miles (42.9 km2) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) is water.
[edit] Schools
Current Superintendent (2009-10): Dr.
There are six East Greenwich public schools. The schools are:
- Meadowbrook Farms Elementary (K-3)
- Frenchtown Elementary (K-3)
- George R. Hanaford School (4-6)
- James H. Eldredge School (4-6)
- Archie R. Cole Middle School (7-8)
- East Greenwich High School (9-12)
East Greenwich School Committee (2009-2010)
- Jean Ann W. Guliano, Chair
- Anne Palumbo, Vice Chair
- Robert J. Durant
- Deidre S. Gifford
- Paul Martin
- Susan M. Records
- Mary Ellen Winters
[edit] Waterfront
Many restaurants, bars, and clubs sit on the waterfront. East Greenwich Cove also has ample boat parking. There is also a public dock good for fishing and eating, and a dock with a small beach. A new park has recently been completed at the southern end of Greenwich Cove, built atop the old landfill. Across from the coast is Goddard Memorial State Park, which has many beaches including Sandy Point which has easy access from East Greenwich Cove.
[edit] Demographics
As of the United States Census[1] of 2000, there were 12,948 people, 4,960 households, and 3,541 families residing in the town. The population density was 781.0 people per square mile (301.5/km²). There were 5,226 housing units at an average density of 315.2/sq mi (121.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.64% White, 0.69% African American, 0.06% Native American, 2.50% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.
There were 4,960 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $70,063, and the median income for a family was $90,221. Males had a median income of $71,578 versus $40,934 for females. The per capita income for the town was $38,593. About 2.5% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 66 or over.
East Greenwich and the adjacent Warwick neighborhoods of Cowesett and Potowamut are served by several media outlets: The East Greenwich Pendulum (weekly), The North East Independent (weekly) and East Greenwich magazine (monthly) also serve the area.
[edit] National Historic Places in East Greenwich
- Armory of the Kentish Guards
- Richard Briggs Farm
- East Greenwich Historic District
- Fry's Hamlet Historic District
- Kent County Courthouse
- Massie Wireless Station
- Tillinghast Mill Site
- Tillinghast Road Historic District
- Clement Weaver-Daniel Howland House
- Col. Micah Whitmarsh House
- Windmill Cottage
- Thunder Road
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Find_a_County&Template=/cffiles/counties/usamap.cfm. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
The Drumm House - Home to the famous Drumm family
[edit] External links
- http://www.My02818.com Daily online news & information center for 02818
- Varnum Continentals - Historic Museum & Armory
- North East Independent Newspaper
- The Pendulum Newspaper
- The New England Wireless and Steam Museum
- East Greenwich Historical Preservation Society
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