Washington County, County division in southern Rhode Island, United States.
Washington County extends across the southern region of Rhode Island, encompassing nine municipalities including South Kingstown, Narragansett, and Westerly along the Atlantic coast.
The county, established in 1729, received its name from George Washington, who later became the first President of the United States.
Maritime traditions and agricultural practices shape the local identity, with fishing communities along the coast and farms in the inland areas.
South Kingstown functions as the administrative center, providing government services and hosting the main county offices for residents and businesses.
The region contains Block Island, accessible by ferry from Point Judith in Narragansett, offering beaches and nature reserves throughout the year.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1729
Capital city: South Kingstown
Shares border with: Kent County, Newport County, New London County, Suffolk County, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
GPS coordinates: 41.45454,-71.58115
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
Misquamicut State Beach
24.1 km
Ryan Center
5.3 km
Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge
16.9 km
The Dunes Club
11.2 km
Block Island Southeast Light
33.6 km
Beavertail State Park
15.1 km
Theatre-By-the-Sea
8.8 km
Yawgoog Scout Reservation
17.9 km
Mohegan Bluffs
33.8 km
Meade Stadium
5.4 km
Flying Horse Carousel
28.3 km
Beavertail Lighthouse
15.2 km
Smith's Castle
17.8 km
Burlingame State Park
14.3 km
Hannah Robinson Tower
11.4 km
Fort Mansfield
30.3 km
Pachaug State Forest
29.5 km
Quonset Air Museum
20.3 km
Scarborough Beach
11.6 km
Block Island North Light
25.3 km
Camp Varnum
12.4 km
Point Judith Light
13.3 km
Camp Endicott
20.3 km
Fort Getty
15.7 km
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
13.6 km
Baptist Church in Exeter
14.2 km
Wilcox Park
22.3 km
East Matunuck State Beach
9.7 kmReviews
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