East Greenwich, Rhode Island

East Greenwich
Historic District in downtown East Greenwich
Historic District in downtown East Greenwich
Location of East Greenwich in Kent County, Rhode Island (top) and of Kent County in Rhode Island (below)
Location of East Greenwich in Kent County, Rhode Island (top) and of Kent County in Rhode Island (below)
Coordinates: 41°39′N 71°29′W / 41.650°N 71.483°W / 41.650; -71.483
CountryUnited States
StateRhode Island
CountyKent
Incorporated1677
Government
 • TypeTown Council and Manager
 • Town CouncilMark Schwager, President (D)
Mike Donegan, Vice President (D)
Caryn Corenthal (D)
Renu Englehart (D)
Michael Zarrella (D)
 • ManagerAndrew Nota
Area
 • Total16.71 sq mi (43.3 km2)
 • Land16.58 sq mi (42.9 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,312
 • Density863.2/sq mi (333.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
02818
Area code401
FIPS code44-22240[2]
GNIS feature ID1220085[1]
Websitewww.eastgreenwichri.com

East Greenwich is a town and the county seat of Kent County, Rhode Island.[3] The population was 14,312 at the 2020 census.[4] East Greenwich is the wealthiest municipality within the state of Rhode Island. It is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical area and the Greater Boston combined statistical area.

Formed as Greenwich in 1677, it was named for Greenwich, England.[5] It was renamed Dedford in 1686 but reverted to its original name in 1689. In 1741 the more rural western three quarters of the town was set off as West Greenwich, the remaining quarter of it thenceforth being called East Greenwich. Until 1854, it was one of the five state capitals for Rhode Island. The General Assembly, when meeting in East Greenwich, used the local courthouse, which is today the town hall. East Greenwich Village is located in the northeastern part of the town and extends north about 0.93 mi (1.5 km) into the city of Warwick, Rhode Island. The town is now known for its waterfront, renowned school district, and downtown restaurant/shopping district.

seal east greenwich
Seal of East Greenwich
  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East Greenwich, Rhode Island
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Greenwich town, Kent County, Rhode Island". Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 112.