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Our Charlestown, RI real estate website provides a wealth of information for home buyers and home sellers. Below, you will find information on the history and culture of Charlestown as well as links to more detailed information such as demographics and schools. You may view a virtual tour, search homes for sale, and access information on different types of properties such as condos, farms, foreclosures, and vacation homes. This website will give you everything you need to buy or sell a home in Charlestown, RI.
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Charlestown RI Community Profile & History
Charlestown, Rhode Island is located along the southern shore of the state, approximately equidistant from Groton/New London, Connecticut and Providence. The lands of the Narragansett Tribe of Indians, approximately 1,900 acres, are almost entirely surrounded by Charlestown and adjoin Richmond to the north. Named for King Charles II, the town was originally settled as part of neighboring Westerly in the 17th century and incorporated separately in 1738.
The town landscape is divided by a ridge of steeply rolling hills (glacial moraine) that run north of US Route 1 parallel to the shore. The flat, sandy coastal area extends roughly from Route 1 South to Block Island Sound. North of the moraine, the terrain is more gentle with large wetlands such as the Cedar Swamp and open water bodies such as Watchaug, Schoolhouse, and Pasquiset Ponds. The northern boundary of the town is defined by the Pawcatuck River.
The unusually large amount of conservation and recreation land in Charlestown reflects the abundance of important natural resources in the town. Burlingame State Park, Ninigret Wildlife Refuge, Ninigret Park, and East Beach comprise approximately 20 percent of the total land area and protect wetlands, fresh and salt ponds, a barrier beach system, and other valuable habitats. The town's waters are perfect for boating, fishing, swimming, and exploring.
The town is noted for its annual seafood and lobster festival, which is sponsored by the local chamber of commerce. Held at Ninigret Park each August, the festival features great food, arts and crafts, live entertainment and a variety of amusements.
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