Johnston, Residential town in Providence County, Rhode Island, US
Johnston spans across several neighborhoods with a combination of residential areas, commercial districts, and public parks at an elevation of 97 meters.
Founded in 1636 and incorporated in 1759, Johnston received its name from colonial attorney general Augustus Johnston during the early settlement period.
The town maintains a strong Italian-American community presence, reflected in local festivals, family-owned businesses, and traditional celebrations throughout the year.
Citizens Bank operates a substantial corporate campus in Johnston, while FM Global insurance company maintains its headquarters within the municipal boundaries.
Johnston holds the distinction of having Rhode Island's only operational landfill and preserves the historic Clemence Irons House from 1691.
Location: Providence County
Inception: 1636
Elevation above the sea: 97 m
Website: http://townofjohnstonri.com
Website: http://townofjohnstonri.com
GPS coordinates: 41.81667,-71.48333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:30
Messer Street Grounds
3.9 km
Wedding Cake House
4 km
Governor William Sprague Mansion
3.6 km
Thomas Fenner House
2.9 km
Clemence-Irons House
2.5 km
Broadway-Armory Historic District
4.5 km
Allendale Mill
3.7 km
Knightsville Meetinghouse
4.1 km
Our Lady of Lourdes Church Complex
3.1 km
Earnscliffe Woolen-Paragon Worsted Company Mill Complex
3.3 km
Providence Steel and Iron Company Complex
4.2 km
Winsor-Swan-Whitman Farm
4.4 km
General Ice Cream Corporation Building
2.4 km
Sheldon House
4.2 km
Belknap School
3.7 km
Zachariah Allen House
4.2 km
Weybosset Mills Complex
3.4 km
Thomas H. Hughes House
1.5 km
Dyerville Mill
2.1 km
Whipple-Angell-Bennett House
3.9 km
Retro-Computing Society of Rhode Island
3.1 km
Rochambeau Worsted Company Mill
2.6 km
Covell Street School
3.1 km
WaterFire Arts Center
4.4 km
Providence Flea
4.4 km
Joy Homestead
3.8 km
Ebenezer Knight Dexter Statue
2.9 km
Nathan Westcott House
4.3 kmReviews
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