East Providence
East Providence, Rhode Island encompasses 16.6 square miles, with a 14-mile coastline along the Seekonk River. Across the river lies RI’s Capital City of Providence. At the time of the Census 2000, East Providence reported a population of 48,688. Estimates made in 2006 show a slight increase, to 49,123.
Rhode Island divides its five counties into four Superior Court jurisdictions: Kent, Washington, Newport, and Providence/Bristol (with Providence/Bristol comprising one jurisdiction). East Providence belongs to Providence County. Rhode Island's unified state court system, the Superior Court, has original jurisdiction in all of Providence County’s felony proceedings, in civil suits where claims exceed $10,000, and in matters of equity.
The Superior Court also hears appeals on civil and criminal cases from the Providence County District Court. (Civil suits with claims from $5,000-$10,000 may be heard by the Superior Court or Providence County District Court.) Any appeal from a decision rendered in Superior Court is taken directly to the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
If you have a personal injury case, a judge will hear your claim in civil court. This FAQ's section gives you information about civil lawsuits. If you are confused about the terms you hear while in court, you may find this list of common legal terms handy. Once you've gone through a trial, you may have the right to appeal your personal injury case to the Rhode Island Superior Court or the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
East Providence includes the villages of Kent Corner, Phillipsdale, Rumford, Armington Corner, East Providence Center, Leonard Corner, Riverside and Carpenter's Corner. The East Providence area originally belonged to the Plymouth Colony, purchased from the Native Americans in 1641. The first settlers named the center of the region Rehoboth, today known as Rumford. At one time, this land belonged to Massachusetts, but the state annexed it to Rhode Island in 1862.
East Providence hosts the annual Heritage Fair, a tribute to days gone by. Visitors to the fair can take the day and see the John Hunt House, built circa 1750 at the old Hunt’s Mill, the oldest remaining home in East Providence. Another historical site is the Phillip Walker House. The Riverside district’s Crescent Park once was the ‘Coney Island of New England’, and what remains today is a still-functioning Loof Carousel. This carousel is over 100 years old and Rhode Island designates it as a State Symbol of Folk Art. It houses 62 lovingly hand-carved figures and 4 chariots, brightly painted and enchanting to young and old.
East Providence contains the lovely Squantum Woods State Park, inviting a leisurely stroll through nature. The Ponham Rocks Lighthouse sits offshore, creating a quaint picture at dawn and dusk. Visitors to East Providence may choose from a number of local restaurants.
East Providence, Rhode Island provides quality suburban lifestyle, nicely separated from the bright lights of the big city by the flowing Seekonk River.
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