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These lands served as the Narragansett reservation between 1709 and 1880, when the tribe sold the land to the state and was formally detribalized. Because of this long period of Native occupation, the area is archaeologically important, containing both historic and prehistoric artifacts. [ 3 ]
Hannah Robinson was born in 1746 as the daughter of Rowland Robinson Jr., a prominent member of the community of Narragansett's planter society. [1] Her father, Rowland Robinson Jr, was born in October 1719, as a descendant to Rowland Robinson, a British emigrant from Long Bluff, England.
Earlscourt Historic District is a residential historic district in Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States.It is centered on a stretch of Earles Court, between Gibson Avenue and Noble Street, and includes a few properties on the adjacent Gibson Avenue and Woodward and Westminster Streets.
[2] Name on the Register [3] Image Date listed [4] Location City or town Description 1: Anthony-Kinney Farm: Anthony-Kinney Farm: April 17, 2013 (505 Point Judith Road
Quaiapen (c. 1603 – July 2, 1676), also known as Magnus, Matantuck, Old Queen, or Watowswokotaus, was a Narragansett-Niantic female sachem (saunkskwa) who was the last sachem captured or killed during King Philip’s War. [1]
The Narragansett tribe was recognized by the federal government in 1983 and controls the Narragansett Indian Reservation, 1,800 acres (7.3 km 2) of trust lands in Charlestown, Rhode Island. [4] A small portion of the tribe resides on or near the reservation, according to the 2000 U.S. Census . [ 5 ]
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Archaeology / Anthropology Changing exhibits of archaeological and ethnological objects from around the world, including Native American Museum of Work and Culture: Woonsocket: Providence Industry Textile industry, operated by the Rhode Island Historical Society: Museum of Yachting: Newport Newport Maritime