Rhode Island
by: Meredith Street
State Map
The states that border Rhode Island are Connecticut, Massachusetts,and the Alantic Ocean.
State bird
The Red Hens are a utility bird, raised for meat and eggs, and they are also show birds.
State flower
The Violet was chosen by school children in 1897 but the flower was not officially adopted as the state flower until 1968.
State Tree
In the fall the red maple trees leaves turn gold, purple, and scarlet, adding to the beauty of Rhode Island's forests.
State Rock
Due to the Cumberlandite high amount of iron , it is slightly magnetic and the rock was formed 1.5 billon years ago by volcano activity.
Capital City
Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the US.
Jerimoth Hill
For many years, hikers could not access Jerimoth Hill because a property owner, Henry Richardson prevented them from accessing the high point.
Sakonnet River
Sakonnet is an indian name said to mean '' Haunt of Wild Black Goose.'' It is a salt water strait.
Nursery Stock
Acording to the Connecticut agricultural experiment station nursery stock is hardly wild.