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Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636. He was a religious dissenter and advocate for the separation of church and state, seeking a place where he and others could practice their faith freely. Williams named the settlement "Providence" as a reference to God's guidance in helping him find a safe haven. The town later became the capital of Rhode Island.

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