State Facts
Rhode Island was the 13th state to join the union. It became a state on May 29, 1790.
Capital - Providence
Abbreviation - RI
Nickname - The Ocean State, Little Rhody
Motto - "Hope"
Song - Rhode Island, It's for Me
Bird - Rhode Island Red
Flower - Violets
Insect -
Area - approximately 1,545 square miles
Websites for studying about Rhode Island
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Rhode Island
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of Rhode Island resources.
Explore the States - Rhode Island
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
Facts & Trivia about Rhode Island
RoadsideAmerica.com - Rhode Island
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Rhode Island
Awesome America - Rhode Island
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Map/Quiz Printout
EnchantedLearning.com
