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Warwick, Rhode Island

Located in Kent County, Rhode Island, Warwick was founded in 1642. The Gaspee Affair of 1772 was one of the first acts of rebellion against Britain. Rhode Island's second-largest city.
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Founded 1642 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Kent County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Warwick, Rhode Island

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1642Founded: Samuel Gorton's settlement.
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1772Gaspee Affair: Colonists burn British ship; pre-Revolution act.
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1960T.F. Green Airport: RI's main airport.
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2010Modern Era: Warwick continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1642 Culture
Founded
1772 Politics
Gaspee Affair
1960 Transport
T.F. Green Airport
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The Gaspee Affair of 1772 was one of the first acts of rebellion against Britain.
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Rhode Island's second-largest city.
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T.F. Green Airport serves the Providence metro.
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Warwick is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
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Warwick was founded in 1642.

Famous People from Warwick, Rhode Island

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Nathanael Greene
Military Officer · Born Aug 7, 1742 · Died Jun 19, 1786 (age 43)
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Martha McSally
Politician, Professor · Born Mar 22, 1966 · Age 59
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Michaela McManus
Actor, Television Actor · Born May 20, 1983 · Age 42
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William Herbert Sheldon
Physician, Psychologist · Born Nov 19, 1898 · Died Sep 17, 1977 (age 78)
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Tom Cavanagh
Ice Hockey Player · Born Mar 24, 1982 · Died Jan 6, 2011 (age 28)
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