East Greenwich, Rhode Island
East Greenwich is a town and the county seat of Kent County, Rhode Island. The population was 14,312 at the 2020 census. East Greenwich is the wealthiest municipality within the state of Rhode Island. It is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical area and the Greater Boston combined statistical area.
East Greenwich | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Historic District in downtown East Greenwich | |
Location of East Greenwich in Kent County, Rhode Island (top) and of Kent County in Rhode Island (below) | |
| Coordinates: 41°39′N 71°29′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Kent |
| Incorporated | 1677 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council and Manager |
| • Town Council | Mark Schwager, President (D) Mike Donegan, Vice President (D) Caryn Corenthal (D) Renu Englehart (D) Michael Zarrella (D) |
| • Manager | Andrew Nota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.71 sq mi (43.3 km2) |
| • Land | 16.58 sq mi (42.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,312 |
| • Density | 863.2/sq mi (333.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 02818 |
| Area code | 401 |
| FIPS code | 44-22240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1220085 |
| Website | www.eastgreenwichri.com |
Formed as Greenwich in 1677, it was named for Greenwich, England. It was renamed Dedford in 1686 but reverted to its original name in 1689. In 1741 the more rural western three quarters of the town was set off as West Greenwich, the remaining quarter of it thenceforth being called East Greenwich. Until 1854, it was one of the five state capitals for Rhode Island. The General Assembly, when meeting in East Greenwich, used the local courthouse, which is today the town hall. East Greenwich Village is located in the northeastern part of the town and extends north about 0.93 mi (1.5 km) into the city of Warwick, Rhode Island. The town is now known for its waterfront, renowned school district, and downtown restaurant/shopping district.