Rhode Island

Rhode Island Flag

Rhode Island Flag

DESCRIPTION:

The Rhode Island flag, based on a Revolutionary War design, was officially adopted in 1877, then modified sightly in 1897.

It features a center anchor, long the symbol for hope, and the emblem of Rhode Island for hundreds of years. Below that anchor is a blue ribbon displaying the word hope.

The colors were flown during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Mexican American War. The thirteen gold stars are symbolic of the original thirteen colonies.

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Rhode Island Cities, Counties & Area Codes

City	County	Area Code
Bristol	Bristol	401
Warwick	Kent	401
Newport	Newport	401
Providence	Providence	401
North Kingstown	Washington	401

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