rhode island - washington county

Washington County

Washington County is made up of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham (Block Island), North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, and Westerly.

History:

Washington County was originally called Kings County before the Revolutionary War. Parts of Washington County are sometimes referred to as South County and on some maps Washington County is labeled South County.

Government:

County government in Rhode Island is extremely limited. Most of the government authority either resides with the State of Rhode Island or the various cities and towns.

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Business:

South County Tourism Council

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Government:

Local Public Meeting Agendas from the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations:
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