History

The following is from Town of Bristol:

Bristol is a town in the historic county seat of Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States. Bristol, a deepwater seaport, is named after Bristol, England. Until 1854, Bristol was one of the five state capitals of Rhode Island. Major industries include boat building (and related marine industries), manufacturing, education, and tourism. Bristol is the proud home of Roger Williams University, which is named after Rhode Island’s founder. Read More