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Get facts and photos about the 13th state.

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1. Slater Mill Historic Site, Pawtucket
2. Southeast Light, Block Island
3. Fort Adams, Newport

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Most of Rhode Island has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The far southern and coastal portions of the state are the broad transition zone into temperate climate or subtropical climates, with hot summers and cool winters with a mix of rain and snow.

The highest temperature recorded in Rhode Island was 104 °F (40 °C), recorded on August 2, 1975 in Providence.[36] The lowest recorded temperature in Rhode Island was −23 °F (−31 °C) on February 5, 1996 in Greene.[37] Monthly average temperatures range from a high of 83 °F (28 °C) to a low of 20 °F (−7 °C).[38]

Rhode Island is vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes due to its location in New England, catching the brunt of many storms blowing up the Eastern Seaboard. Some hurricanes that have done significant damage in the state are the 1938 New England hurricane, Hurricane Carol (1954), Hurricane Donna (1960), and Hurricane Bob (1991).

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Two Minute Tour of Rhode Island: 50 States for Kids - FreeSchool

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Welcome to Rhode Island... from above (4k)

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Providence

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1,050,292 people

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Rhode Island is the smallest US State in geographical area.

Newport, RI held the first circus in the US in 1774.

The official name of Rhode Island is Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations.

The Tennis Hall of Fame is located in Rhode Island.

All the residents of the state live within about 30 miles from the water.

It was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state.

The oldest carousel in the United States is the Flying Horse Carousel located in Watch Hill. The official state rock is Cumberlandite. This is a rare rock and is only found in the state.
It gets its nickname from having so much ocean coastline for such a small state.

Rhode Island made the first law that prohibited slavery in 1652.

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Gilbert Stuarts Portrait of Washington

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Over there - WWI U.S. song by George M. Cohan

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Over there - WWI U.S. song by George M. Cohan

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Chris Van Allsburg - Author who wrote Jumanji, The Polar Express, and Zathura
George Cohan - Musical composer who wrote patriotic songs such as 'You're a Grand Old Flag' and 'Over There'
Matthew C. Perry - U.S. Naval commander
Gilbert Stuart - Artist who painted the famous portrait of George Washington
Meredith Vieira - TV talk show host and news anchor

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Date admitted: May 29, 1790 Number admitted: 13
Prior Name: Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, then sovereign state in Confederation
Postal Abbreviation: RI

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State Nickname: Ocean State State Slogan: Unwind State Motto: Hope State flower: Violet
State bird: Rhode Island Red Chicken
State fish: Striped bass
State tree: Red Maple
State foods: Coffee Milk

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Jewelry, metal products, shipbuilding, healthcare, tourism, and electrical equipment Agriculture products include dairy products, eggs, nursery products, and vegetables

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Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence

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Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York (maritime border), Atlantic Ocean

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Total Size: 1,045 sq. miles
Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level
Geographical High Point: Jerimoth Hill at 812 feet
Counties: 5
Bodies of Water: Atlantic Ocean, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound, Block Island Sound, Scituate Reservoir, Sakonnet River