Glocester, RI

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Glocester, Rhode Island (originally “Gloucester”) was established in 1639, only three short years after Roger Williams founded Rhode Island’s first settlement at Providence.  The land was disposed of to Roger Williams by the sachems of local Indian tribes.  In 1730/31, the Town of Glocester was separated from Providence and organized as the Town of Glocester.  It derived its name Frederick Lewis, Duke of Gloucester, who was the son of King George II of England.  On April 16, 1806, Old Glocester was divided in half, with the southern half retaining the original name and the northern half being called Burrillville.

The villages of Glocester includes Chepachet, the largest of the villages to spring up over the years, was the seat of government and a bustling trading center during the 18th and 19th centuries.  Other Glocester villages that were once worthy of note include Williams’ Mills, Skeeterville, Hawkins’ Village, Clarkville, Cherry Valley, Spring Grove, Waldron’s Corner, and Evans’ District …

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