Best Precious Metal to Invest in Rhode Island

Where to Buy Gold and Silver in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a state located in both the New England and northeastern region of the United States. It is the smallest state at 1,214 square miles and the 8th least populated with just over 1 million residents. In 1776 it was the first of the Thirteen Colonies to renounce its allegiance to the British Crown and the 4th to ratify the Articles of Confederation in 1778. It refused to ratify the U.S. Constitution which lead to to being the last of the originals states to do so in 1790.

Fun Facts About Rhode Island

• Rhode Island never approved the 18th Amendment (prohibition). It was 1 of 2 states who didn't approve it.
• There are more donut shops per capital in the Providence metro area compared to anywhere else.
• The first circus performance occurred in Newport, RI.
• Rhode Islander, Gilbert Stuart is the artist who created the portrait of George Washington that is featured on the dollar bill.
• It has the shortest state motto, "Hope".
• It may be home to the oldest standing building in the U.S., the Biking Tower in Truro Park is estimated to have been constructed in 1120 AD in Newport, RI.