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It was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, who had been banished from Massachusetts Bay colony for his unorthodox religious beliefs. Williams and five dissenter companions, after canoeing along the Moshassuck River to what is now called College Hill, found a freshwater spring. From the Narragansett Indian sachems Canonicus and Miantonomi he purchased the surrounding land, which he named for "God's merciful providence." Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/480628/Providence
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What does acerose mean?
It's the name of a metal band from providence, RI
How many miles from Providence RI to Orlando Florida?
1,281 miles from Providence, RI to Orlando, Fl
Where is Providence RI?
Providence is on the Eastern side of Rhode Island.
Where is the Ri Holocaust Museum in Providence Rhode Island located?
The address of the Ri Holocaust Museum is: 401 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 02906-3451
Where is the Providence Fire Museum in Providence Rhode Island located?
The address of the Providence Fire Museum is: 234 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
What is the mileage between Burlington VT and Providence RI?
From the airport in Burlington, VT to the Airport in Providence, RI its 271.3 Miles
How tall is Providence Place Mall in Providence RI?
6 stories
How many acres is Providence ri?
Providence covers 13,180 acres.
GA is to Atlanta as RI is to what?
Providence
How many flight miles from Providence RI to Denver?
The flight distance from Providence, RI to Denver International Airport is about 1,740 miles.
How many acres does Providence have?
Providence, RI has 13,120 acres of total area.
How do you get to Block Island RI from Providence?
By boat.
