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Is there an island for which Rhode Island was named?
Some would like to believe that Rhode Island is named for the Agean Isle of Rhodes which is unlikely but remotely possible. The State adheres to the Dutch West India Company name of Roodt Eyelandt.
Who named Rhode Island and where did they get the name?
They Anglicised the Dutch West India Company name of Roodt Island.
Rhode Island colony religion?
There was no specific religion in the Rhode Island colony. Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams, who was a protestant who fled Salem, MA, due to religious persecution. He created Rhode Island to be a safe haven to religious minorities
What is the capital or Rhode Island?
In rhode island next to massachusets
The colony of Rhode Island was established as a result of what?
from the first explore who named it that which means red island in dutch~Maggie C. Rodriguez
Does Rhode Island have a city named Bethlehem?
No City, no Town and no Village named Bethlehem in Rhode Island.
How did Rhode Island get its n ame?
Someone named it It is quoted as being named after the Greek Island of Rhodes
What is Rhode Island's continent named?
North America.
What US Cities are named Providence?
Rhode island
How many towns the US are named westerly?
Just one: Westerly, Rhode Island.
Why did Roger Williams name Rhode Island Rhode Island?
Because his name was Roger and he found Rhode Island. So he could name it whatever he wanted. So obvioiusly he named it after himself.
Is there an island for which Rhode Island was named?
Some would like to believe that Rhode Island is named for the Agean Isle of Rhodes which is unlikely but remotely possible. The State adheres to the Dutch West India Company name of Roodt Eyelandt.
Why do they call it Rhode Island if it isn't an island?
Origin of the Name Rhode Island - Rhode Island was either named for the Isle of Rhodes (in the Mediterranean Sea) or for its red clay (the Dutch explorer Adriaen Block may have named it "Rood Eylandt" meaning Red Island, in Dutch).
Who named Rhode Island and where did they get the name?
They Anglicised the Dutch West India Company name of Roodt Island.
Which Civil War general were sideburns named for?
General Burnsides From Rhode Island
Why is Rhode Island called an island even though it's not?
Rhode Island is called the "Ocean State" because it is surrounded by water and there is a very high sea level around it.
Name island in Europe starting with r?
The island of Rhodes. It was home of the colossus at rhodes. the americaan state rhode island is named after it.
