Origin of state's name: Possibly named in honor of the Greek Island of Rhodes or was named Roode Eylandt by Adriaen Block, Dutch explorer, because of its red clay.
Became a State: May 29, 1790 (13th)
State Motto: Hope
Area: 1,545 sq. mi (50th)
Geographic State Center: Kent, 1 mile southsouthwest of Crompton
Highest Point: Jerimoth Hill; 812 feet (46th)
Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean, sea level (3rd)
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Population: 1,048,319 (43rd)
Kasey
Email address: Angelgrl302@aol.com
Year of birth: 1985
Language: English
Resources in Rhode Island
Name of Establishment: Cool Licks Gourmet Creamery
(note the establishment is only open seasonally).
Location: North Providence, RI
Street: 1808 Smith St
Phone: (401) 353-2615
Items Carried: Dole Whip is served in 99 different flavors every day
Name of Establishment: FOODWORKS
Location: Smithfield, RI
Street: RTE 5 Applevalley Plaza, Cedar Swamp Road
Phone: (401) 232-2410
Items Carried: EnerG Foods Tapioca Bread
Methylcellulose
Rich's Rich Whip (in the can)
Name of Establishment: Whole Foods
Location: Providence, RI
Street: 601 North Main St.
Phone: 401.621.5990
Items Carried: Sheep casings (for making your own sausage) are carried in the deli department
