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A ferry between Portsmouth and Tiverton – probably the first regular ferry in Rhode Island – began operating in 1640. It was variously known as Howland's Ferry (after the family that ran it from around 1703 to 1776), Pocasset Ferry, Sanford's Ferry and Wanton's Ferry. [1] A privately-owned wooden toll bridge was built in 1795.
Tiverton is located on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay, across the Sakonnet River from Aquidneck Island (also known as the Island of Rhode Island). Together with the adjacent town of Little Compton, the area is disconnected from the rest of the state of Rhode Island.
This is a list of Registered Historic Places in Tiverton, Rhode Island, which has been transferred from and is an integral part of National Register of Historic Places listings in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Tiverton is a unique farm coast community that holds a lot of historical treasures. It is a community that is seeing some expansion which is also causing our community to be divided. People need ...
Tiverton Superintendent of Schools Peter Sanchioni speaks at a forum for parents to learn more about the potential closure of Fort Barton School Tuesday, March 19, at Tiverton High School.
The town is looking to work with Rhode Island Commerce on business ideas for the North Tiverton Industrial Park, as well as other ideas for development from the Route 24 intersection to the state ...
Tiverton Four Corners Historic District encompasses the main village center of Tiverton, Rhode Island, United States.The district extends along Main Road north and south from its junction with East Road and Puncatest Neck Road, or West Road.
The Town Council, at a budget meeting in early May, approved a 2% increase while the School Committee asked for the maximum 4% increase.