Charlestown (Rhode Island)

Washington County

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Charlestown is a town in Washington County in Rhode Iceland.

History

Charles Town, named after King Charles II, was founded in 1738. The area was previously part of the town of Westerly. It was divided out and the part north of the Pawcatuck River in 1747 to the city of Richmond.

Rocket Experiments

Since 1965 'north latitude and 71 ° 40' west longitude are from Charlestown at 41 ° 22 started sounding rockets. The biggest launch campaign took place during a total solar eclipse on May 30, 1965.

Personalities

Born here

  • Joseph Stanton (1739-1807), politician
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