Directory of Charlestown Resources

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The Town of Charlestown is located on the southern coast of Rhode Island. The town is known for its beaches, and the annual population of 8,500 residents swells to over 45,000 during the summer months. Charlestown includes the lands of the Narragansett Tribe of Indians. Also included are portions of the villages of Carolina and Shannock, which span the boundary with the town of Richmond. Charlestown was originally known as "King's County," and was a part of the Town of Westerly, Rhode Island. "King's County" was split off and incorporated as the Town Of Charlestown on August 22, 1738. The town is in Washington County, known as "South County."

Subcategories

• Business and Economy
• Carolina
• Real Estate
• Travel and Tourism

Resources in This Category

• Charlestown Local News: Topix

  http://www.topix.com/city/charlestown-ri
  Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

• Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory

  http://www.frostydrew.org/
  Nature center and astronomical observatory offer scientific and ecological education opportunities to visitors.

• Shelter Harbor Golf Club

  http://www.shgcri.com/
  Private club with an 18 hole, par 71, and a 9 hole short course. Includes a hole by hole guide and information about the clubhouse.

• Town of Charlestown

  http://charlestownri.org/
  Directory of local government officials and services, plus a wide variety of community information.

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