FUN FACTS…About Rhode Island!

The Rhode Island Red CAN fly… just not very well.

You probably know that Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, but despite its size, Rhode Island is home to some pretty impressive history and landmarks. For example, did you know that Rhode Island is the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution?

Here are some more fun facts about Rhode Island!

– As we said above…. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, with an area of just 1,214 square miles.

– Rhode Island has a population of over 1 million people.

– The official state drink of Rhode Island is coffee milk.

– The official state bird of Rhode Island is the Rhode Island Red chicken… and while it can fly, it is among the least agile of chickens in flight.

– The official state flower of Rhode Island is the violet.

– Rhode Island is known as the “Ocean State” because of its vast coastline.

Rhode Island has miles of beautiful coastline dotted with dream homes.

– The first American circus was held in Newport, Rhode Island in 1774.

– The official state tree of Rhode Island is the red maple.

– Rhode Island is home to the first public beach in the United States, Misquamicut State Beach.

– Rhode Island was given its name by Dutch explorer Adrian Block. He named it “Roodt Eylandt” meaning “red island” after the red clay that lines the shore.

– Rhode Island is also home to the oldest operating amusement park in the country, Roger Williams Park Zoo.

– Finally… Rhode Island is only SLIGHTLY younger than the nation, becoming a State on May 29, 1790.

So there you have it, some fun facts about Rhode Island! Do you have any other fun facts to share? We’d love to hear them!