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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Newport_County,_Rhode_IslandNewport County, Rhode Island - Wikipedia

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   Newport County is one of five counties located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. As of the 2020 census, the population was 85,643. It is also one of the seven regions of Rhode Island. The county was created in 1703.

   • Largest city: Newport
   • Named for: Newport, Essex

   • Congressional district: 1st
   • Seat: Newport

2. www.visitrhodeisland.com › plan › regionsNewport County Rhode Island | Attractions, Things to Do & Events

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   Read More. View All. Newport County was recently named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top destinations in the nation and for good reason. It's surrounded by water and a popular summer spot that showcases its beautiful architecture, history, restaurants, and shopping.

3. www.discovernewport.org › about-newport › nineNine Coastal Communities | Newport Area Towns + Cities

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   Home. Visitor Info. Our Coastal Communities. nine coastal communities. Newport and Bristol counties make up a coastal community like none other. While the City of Newport may be considered the hub, including Barrington, Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Warren make this place extraordinary. DISCOVER MORE.

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   Where is Newport RI located?

   • Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, United States. It is located in Narragansett Bay, approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 74 miles (119 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City.

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   What governmental functions does Newport County have?

   • The county was created in 1703. Like all of the counties in Rhode Island, Newport County no longer has any governmental functions (other than as court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries). All of those functions in Rhode Island are now carried out either by the state government, or by the cities and towns of Rhode Island.

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   When did Newport County become a county?

   • Newport County was constituted on June 22, 1703, as one of the two original counties of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. As originally established, Newport County consisted of four towns: Portsmouth, Newport, Jamestown, and New Shoreham. In 1746–47, two towns, Little Compton and Tiverton, were acquired from Massachusetts.

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   What is Newport Rhode Island known for?

   • It was known for being the location of the "Summer White Houses" during the administrations of presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy . Newport was founded in 1639 on Rhode Island, which is now called Aquidneck Island.

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5. www.cityofnewport.comCity of Newport | Home

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   NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024) – Newport business owners are poised to save on one of their annual tax bills as a statewide exemption on the tangible tax rate is set to take effect in July. The program, which was passed last year by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. McKee, provides a $50,000 exemption to all tangible ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Newport,_Rhode_IslandNewport, Rhode Island - Wikipedia

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   Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, United States. It is located in Narragansett Bay, approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 74 miles (119 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City.

   • Area code: 401
   • County: Newport

   • Elevation: 26 ft (8 m)
   • State: Rhode Island

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8. newportcountyri.comNewport County RI

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   Newport County is one of five counties located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. As of the 2020 census, the population was 85,643. It is also one of the seven regions of Rhode Island. The county was created in 1703.

9. www.visitri.com › state › destination-newport-riPlan Your Trip to Newport, RI with Visit Rhode Island - Visit ...

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   Newport County, Rhode Island. A Year-Round Destination. Read about more great things to do & places to visit in this region! Newport, also known as The City by the Sea, and the Newport region have been among America's premier vacation destinations for centuries.