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To search for North Kingstown, RI real estate and homes for sale click here, for North Kingstown relocation information click here, or to request North Kingstown, Rhode Island school demographics and information click here. North Kingstown, Rhode Island is a small town on the west side of Narragansett Bay. It is comprised of nine villages, with Wickford as the center of town and the seat of the local government. Best known as Rhode Island's sea town, North Kingstown's contributions are as historically significant as they are unique. In 1637, Roger Williams established a temporary trading post at the intersection of two major Native American thoroughfares, the Pequot Path and the major east-west route of the Narragansett people between their winter and summer villages. Williams established permanent residence at the post in 1643 and stayed for nearly eight years, trading with the Narragansett Indians, farming, and raising goats on Queen's Island. In 1651, Roger Williams, in need of funds for a trip to England so that he could secure Rhode Island's colonial charter, sold his land to Richard Smith, a fellow trader. Smith would eventually acquire a parcel of land approximately three miles wide and nine miles long. In 1674, Kings Towne was founded on this land by the colonial government. Almost immediately, the town was riven by strife when it became the epicenter of King Philip's war, a conflict between the Narragansett and Wampanoag people and the inhabitants of the Connecticut, Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay Colonies. By the end of battle in 1676, the Native Americans had been disposessed of the lands, and European colonial expansion began. By the start of the 18th century, settlement was increasing so rapidly that the colonial government separated the town into North and South in 1722. A further separation occurred in 1742 when Exeter was formed from the town's western regions. Primarily an agricultural community for the remainder of the century, North Kingstown was quick to embrace the textile revolution in the 1800s. The seaport village of Wickford grew in prominence at about the same time, reaping the fruits of a trade boom in neighboring Newport. Now primarily residential in nature, North Kingstown enjoys the recreational opportunities of a seaside locale and a flourishing tourist industry. Because of its location, natural harbor and pristine beaches, North Kingstown is famous as a summer resort and haven for pleasure boats. With its enchanting old churches and quaint colonial shops and homes, North Kingstown is a fine preserve of traditional life in New England. Through this site you will find comprehensive facts about North Kingstown, RI real estate, as well as extensive information on buying or selling real estate in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. If you are looking to invest in North Kingstown real estate you will find a variety of opportunities available to you. North Kingstown offers residential homes, new construction, condominiums (condos), adult living communities (55+ communities), retirement homes and facilities, land, waterfront properties and multi-family investment properties. North Kingstown, RI, and the surrounding areas offer vacation homes, farms, equine and country properties. To search the Rhode Island MLS (multiple listings service) also referred to as RI MLS, for properties in North Kingstown, Rhode Island based on a keyword search, click on the following: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Condominium North Kingstown, Rhode Island Adult Living communities North Kingstown, Rhode Island Homes and Homes for Sale North Kingstown, Rhode Island Investment Property North Kingstown, Rhode Island Waterfront Property North Kingstown, Rhode Island Farms, Land and View Property Click the links below to sign up for our FREE Home Search Service and receive real-time or daily updates on real estate in North Kingstown, RI. North Kingstown, Rhode Island Real Estate North Kingstown, Rhode Island Homes North Kingstown, Rhode Island MLS (RIMLS)
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Feel free to contact any of the Virtual Homes network members by clicking on any of the highlighted links below. RHODE ISLAND: THE MOSTThe 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: Climate: Government: Taxes: Licenses and Fees:
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