Hopkinton (Rhode Island)

Washington County

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Hopkinton is a town in Washington County in the U.S. state of Rhode Iceland. In 2010, 8188 residents lived in Hopkinton.

Geography

Hopkinton is located at 41 ° 27'40 " north latitude and 71 ° 46'39 " west longitude. About 10 kilometers away is Dover in the east. Providence is located 50 kilometers north-east. Through the city leads the Interstate 95 highway. The border of the neighboring state of Connecticut is only a kilometer away to the west. At a distance of around 15 kilometers, starting in the south of the Atlantic Ocean.

History

The town's name was chosen in honor of Stephen Hopkins, a co-signer of the Declaration of Independence, was governor of Rhode Iceland in 1757, when the city was founded.

Many historical places and buildings in the region Hopkinton are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including:

  • Black Farm
  • Bradford Village Historic District in Hopkinton and Westerly
  • Hope Valley Historic District
  • Hopkinton City Historic District
  • Tomaquag Rock Shelters
  • Upper Rockville Mill
  • Wyoming Village Historic District

A major youth camp, "Camp Yawgoog " the Boy Scouts of America, located in a nearby nature reserve.

Gallery

Main entrance to the camp Yawgoog

Demographic data

In 2010 a population of 8188 persons was determined, which is an increase compared to 2000 by 4.5 %. The average age of residents in 2009 was 37.1 years. The unemployment rate was 11.4 % in March 2012.

Sons and daughters of the town

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