Let’s face it, Rhode Island is often overlooked. It is the smallest state after all! Of course those of us that live here understand its greatness, but this isn’t always clear to outsiders. Somethings about the state are so shocking, they can even be a little hard to believe. Here are 7 facts about the smallest state that really stand out.
- As the nation’s smallest state, Rhode Island could fit into Texas 221 times!
Wikipedia Rhode Island might just be a tiny speck compared to bigger states like Texas, but it is filled with wonderful things.
- It’s even half the size of the next smallest state (Delaware) and 15% of our official square mileage consists of water.
Flickr/Peter Rintels At least the coast is stunning. Worth it.
- The great Ocean State is the second most densely populated state in the nation.
Flickr/Providence Public Library It’s second only to New Jersey.
- Rhode Island was the only state to avoid ratifying the 18th amendment.
Flickr/Matthew Though some other states also hesitated, in the end Little Rhody was the only state to shake their heads at prohibition.
- Rhode Island was the first colony to declare independence from Great Britain.
Wikiquote This happened on May 4, 1776.
- The smallest state was the last colony to sign the constitution.
Wikipedia Rhode Island has always been a small state with big rebels!
- A Rhode Islander is credited for inventing sideburns.
Flickr/elycefeliz Former Governor Ambrose Burnside was way before his time.
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Wikipedia
Rhode Island might just be a tiny speck compared to bigger states like Texas, but it is filled with wonderful things.
Flickr/Peter Rintels
At least the coast is stunning. Worth it.
Flickr/Providence Public Library
It’s second only to New Jersey.
Flickr/Matthew
Though some other states also hesitated, in the end Little Rhody was the only state to shake their heads at prohibition.
Wikiquote
This happened on May 4, 1776.
Rhode Island has always been a small state with big rebels!
Flickr/elycefeliz
Former Governor Ambrose Burnside was way before his time.
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