“First known as King’s County, the name was changed in 1781 to Washington County, although most residents still know the area as South County. Block Island, off the coast of Washington County, was originally occupied by the Manisses Indians and named after Dutch navigator Adrian Block, who discovered it in 1614.
Later, in 1661, it was settled by a party of English from the mainland. Washington County industry includes resorts, manufacturing (textiles, furniture, wood products, and food products), printing and agriculture. The county was once famous for its granite quarries. The county is drained by the Wood, Hunt, Queen and Pawcatuck rivers.”
Source: Â HopeValleyRI-realestate.com
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