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  Westerly (town), Rhode Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Westerly, founded in 1669 by John Babcock, is a beachfront community on the south shore of Washington County, Rhode Island.
Westerly's primary industries today are textiles and tourism, but historically Westerly was also famous for its granite, mined from quarries in Bradford and Potter Hill.
Westerly sits atop a glacial moraine, which is a series of small hills of debris left behind by receding glaciers in the last ice age.
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 Preserve America Community: Westerly, Rhode Island
Westerly has had textile and other light manufacturing industries and much of the granite used for Civil War monuments across the county was mined here.
Westerly has several significant historic areas and was recognized in 2002 as one of America's "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
When Westerly's 1902 armory was no longer useful for the National Guard, a group of citizens and the city partnered to restore the armory's physical fabric and return it to its historic role as a center for community activities.
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 Dozen Distinctive Destinations | Westerly, Rhode Island
With beautiful beaches, sprawling gabled Victorian cottages with vast green lawns and awe-inspiring ocean views, Westerly is the quintessential New England beach town.
First incorporated in 1669, Westerly in its early days was the frontier town of the Rhode Island colony.
Many diversified industries eventually grew in the region, but Westerly was best known for the granite that was once taken from its quarries.
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 Westerly Rhode Island, RI real estate
Westerly Rhode Island, is located in the southwestern corner of the State and has an atmosphere of an old New England village.
Westerly has been best known for the granite that was once taken from its quarries, for building purposes in neighboring towns and cities, and for monuments in various parts of the country.
Westerly's seven miles of sandy beaches are a mecca for tourism.
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 Westerly Westerly, Rhode Island (Cities)
Westerly was the first town incorporated in the King's Province on May 13, 1669, and the fifth town in the colony.
On the 23rd of June 1686, the name was changed from Westerly to Haversham, but the former name was restored in 1689.
Westerly is located in Washington County just east of the Connecticut state line between Ashaway and Avondale along Highway 91 on the banks of the Pawcatuck River near the Block Island Sound.
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 Westerly, Rhode Island Travel
Westerly marks the western edge of Rhode Island.
South from downtown Westerly on 1A will take you toward the summertime favorite, Watch Hill, with its beaches, flying horses carrousel (they call it a "merry-go-round") historic homes, and Watch Hill Lighthouse.
Rhode Island is one of the top arts destinations in the US
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 Rhode Island Eco-friendly Lodging,Ecotourism B&B Guide, Rhode Island Bed & Breakfast,Rhode Island eco-friendly B&B Guide
Rhode Island is also noted for its numerous places of historic interest, some of which are designated as state historic sites.
Rhode Island’s only national park is Roger Williams National Memorial, in Providence, commemorating the first government to declare religious freedom for all.
Among the fine art museums in Rhode Island are those maintained by the Rhode Island School of Design, at Providence, and the Newport Art Museum.
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 Roommates in Westerly, Rhode Island 2891   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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Finding roommates in Westerly, Rhode Island 2891 can be one of the most complicated tasks that anyone can perform.
When you are looking for a room to rent in Westerly, Rhode Island 2891 or someone to rent a room that you have available, you are bringing some random person into your home.
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 The Westerly Sun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
A full house in Corless Auditorium at the University of Rhode Island's Bay Campus listened to the book's author, David Baron, speak about the nation's largest cats, mountain lions, also called cougars, pumas, catamounts and panthers.
And in the wake of Lancaster's death, brochures and signage alert hikers that mountain lions roam the area.
Rhode Island saw its last mountain lion in 1876, according to Baron.
www.thewesterlysun.com /articles/2004/02/08/news/news1.txt   (707 words)

  
 Southeastern Connecticut Guide - Westerly, Rhode Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Westerly Airport and N. Airlines with commuting services to Block Island and other areas, are close by.
Westerly Hospital is a full service medical facility and has a walk-in facility as well, serving the people of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Westerly is also known as the "Gateway to Atlantic sport fishing."
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 Chorus of Westerly
The Chorus of Westerly is a small-town community chorus with a big-time season.
Founded in 1959 by George Kent, the Chorus of Westerly is unique in that it is the country's only truly intergenerational chorus with members ages 8 through 95 singing alongside each other at every concert.
It is with great pleasure that the Chorus of Westerly can introduce its Westerly audiences to the programs it gives in New Hampshire, a key component of the Chorus's mission of music education.
www.chorusofwesterly.org   (1038 words)

  
 Westerly, Rhode Island Bed and Breakfast - Westerly B&B from Pamela Lanier
Search our database of Westerly B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Westerly, RI 1875 Victorian farmhouse, 1/2 mile from ocean, close to Watch Hill, Mystic, CT, Aquarium and Seaport, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos.
Westerly, RI Relaxed 18th century ambience on 20 country acres, with a 40' in-ground pool, antiques, two miles from ocean beaches.
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 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:   (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Established in 1967, the RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is charged by the state legislature to stimulate public interest and participation in the arts and to serve as the liaison to the state arts community.
The governing body of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a commission of thirteen members.
Funds for programs and services carried out by RISCA are provided by the Rhode Island State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
www.arts.ri.gov.cob-web.org:8888   (246 words)

  
 Find Churches in Westerly Rhode Island - FlockFinder.com
Childrens' ministries for churches in Westerly Rhode Island are rarely the same from one church to the next.
Not all churches in Westerly Rhode Island provide a youth ministry for all age groups.
With FlockFinder, churches in Westerly Rhode Island are able to specify the two top age groups that attend their youth ministry.
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 Westerly rhode island - Cherenzia Companies, Westerly Rhode Island
Russ and Linda West developed and introduced the Sand Dollar Inn to Westerly, Rhode Island visitors in July of 1994.
Westerly hotels, a free guide with real direct phone numbers and official websites for lodging in Rhode island - Hotels in Westerly.
Westerly, RI was honored as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2002 Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
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 Westerly, Rhode Island
The information on these pages will be useful to people researching for travel, moving home, study projects and interested in their home town.
From this page you can view maps showing the location of Westerly in Rhode Island and view charts and graphs about the population of Westerly, their ages and their family relationships.
Click to view Maps of Westerly, RI that show the location in more detail.
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 eBay - westerly rhode island, Postcards Paper, Historical Memorabilia items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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 Westerly, Rhode Island (RI), Pictures
Westerly, town, Washington County, southwestern Rhode Island, on Block Island Sound and on the Pawcatuck River, opposite Connecticut; settled in 1648, incorporated 1669.
Westerly comprises several villages, including Westerly, Watch Hill, Bradford, and Avondale.
The area, known as Misquamicut, was purchased in 1660; after a division in 1669, this site became known as the “westerly” section.
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 The Westerly Sun
But despite their proximity to one another, the gas stations sit on opposite ends of the price spectrum for fuel in Rhode Island.
WESTERLY - Of all 13 Rhode Island hospitals, The Westerly Hospital's 'financial health' was ranked the worst, based on a recent state health department report.
MYSTIC - Locals and tourists crammed the streets of downtown Mystic on Saturday, feasting on everything from shrimp on a stick to penne bolognese during the Taste of Mystic festival.
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 The Westerly Sun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
She said she hopes that those who object to same-sex marriage on religious grounds would understand that this bill does not force any changes upon their churches and organizations.
McHugh said Rhode Island legislators first should focus on getting the state's $200 million deficit under control and reform the state's affordable housing laws.
A secretary at the law offices of Rep. Peter Lewiss, D- Westerly, said Lewiss was out of town for the week.
www.thewesterlysun.com /articles/2004/02/16/news/news5.txt   (511 words)

  
 Westerly RI - Westerly Rhode Island hotels restaurants articles — ExploreNewEngland.com
WESTERLY, R.I. -- They don't call it the heat of passion for nothing.
WESTERLY, R.I. -- Ellen Madison thrust her arm into the beehive oven, placed her hand a few inches above the...
Bargains and beaches await in the Watch Hill section of Westerly, Rhode Island, from Labor Day until mid-October, when many...
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 The Westerly Hospital - Westerly RI, South County, Misquamicut, Mystic Ct., Washington County
The Westerly Hospital is a community hospital serving residents of Westerly, Rhode Island and surrounding southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut communities.
The Hospital's mission is to provide a superior standard of community health care that is competent, compassionate and respectful of the patient's dignity, comfort and quality of life within a framework of financial responsibility and ethical integrity.
The Westerly Hospital respects the privacy and confidentiality of your health information.
www.westerlyhospital.org   (131 words)

  
 Westerly bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Westerly B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
The Villa - Westerly, RI Warm hospitality, natural beauty and quiet luxury await you at The Villa.
Woody Hill B & B - Westerly, RI Featuring relaxed 18th century ambience with inground pool, antiques, quilts, and fresh flowers....
Also noted is the approximate distance from Westerly, Rhode Island.
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 Westerly High School - Westerly, Rhode Island - RI - high school overview
Westerly High School - Westerly, Rhode Island - RI - high school overview
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 Westerly, Rhode Island Golf Courses
Below is our comprehensive list of golf courses in the Westerly, Rhode Island area.
We list them by proximity to Westerly, including courses in neighboring cities.
For more golf courses in this region of Rhode Island, choose a city from the list to the right.
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 Westerly Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Westerly, Rhode Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Browse Homes.com for Westerly, Rhode Island homes for sale, Westerly RI Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Westerly, RI apartments and houses for rent.
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 New Car Dealership eases car buying in Westerly, Rhode Island
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 Cherenzia Excavation, Westerly Rhode Island
It operates an 80-acre quarry and crushing plant in Westerly, Rhode Island and has the capability to put portable facilities on construction sites.
At the same time it has performed on behalf of community institutions such as, The Westerly Hospital, Norwich Savings Society, The Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA and The Washington Trust Company.
Governmental projects include acting as general contractor for the replacement and upgrade of the infrastructure at the University of Connecticut - Avery Point campus, infra-structure replacement and site preparation at the United States Submarine Base, landfill closure for the Towns of Stonington and Groton, Connecticut and numerous water and sewer line installations.
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 Find Acura Dealers in Westerly, Rhode Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Edmunds.com can get you started on the right track with a convenient directory of Acura car dealerships in and around Westerly, Rhode Island.
Edmunds.com makes it easy to find trusted Acura car dealers in Westerly, saving car buyers time and money on what will be an important purchase.
Wondering what the going price has been lately in the Nearby Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts areas here...
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 Westerly, Rhode Island Postcards and Photographs
Town Hall and Fire Station, Westerly, Rhode Island
Washington County, Rhode Island Message Boards at Rootsweb
Sketches of Rhode Island physicians : deceased prior to 1850
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