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NOTE: Rhode Island has no county governments, so Bristol is the main town of Bristol County.

Bristol gained national noteriety despite its small size as a result of having the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebrations in the United States, earning Bristol its nickname, "America's Most Patriotic Town." In the United States, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. ...

Bristol's diverse heritage is influced by a strong Portuguese-American presence, mostly Azorean. Major industries include boat building (and related marine industries), manufacturing and tourism[1]. The town's school system is united with neighboring Warren, Rhode Island. The word Azorean can mean: From or related to the Azores The ethnic group of people who were born in the Azores or whose ancestors were born in the Azores The Azorean dialect of the Portugese language Categories: Languages | Ethnic groups ... Traditional boat building in South East Maluku, Indonesia Boat building is one of the oldest branches of engineering and is concerned with constructing the hulls of boats and, for sailboats, the masts, spars and rigging. ... Marine is an umbrella term for things relating to the ocean, as with Marine biology, Marine geology, and as a term for a navy, etc. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Tourist redirects here; for the album by Athlete, see Tourist (album) Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ... Warren is a town located in Bristol County, Rhode Island. ...

History

The first battle of King Philip's War took place here in 1675; although Philip was eventually defeated, his Indian name, Metacom, is now the name of a main road in Bristol. Attack King Philips War was a general Indian uprising in 1675–1676 to resist continued expansion of the English colonies throughout the New England region. ... Events January 5 - The Battle of Turckeim June 18 - Battle of Fehrbellin August 10 - King Charles II of England places the foundation stone of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in London - construction begins November 11 - Guru Gobind Singh becomes the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. ... Metacomet (died August 12, 1676), also known as King Philip or Metacom, was a war chief or sachem of the Wampanoag Indians and their leader in King Philips War. ...

King Philip also made nearby Mount Hope his base of operations. "King Philip's Chair," a rocky ledge on the mountain, was a lookout site for enemy ships on Mount Hope Bay. After that war concluded, the town was settled in 1680 as part of the Plymouth Colony. It remained a part of Massachusetts until the Crown transferred it to the Rhode Island Colony in 1747. Events First Portuguese governor was appointed to Macau The Swedish city Karlskrona was founded as the Royal Swedish Navy relocated there. ... The Plymouth Colony was an English colonial venture in North America from 1620 until 1691. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 10,555 mi²; 27,360 km² 183 mi; 295 km 113 mi; 182 km 13. ... The Crown is a term which is used to separate the government authority and property of the state in a kingdom from any personal influence and private assets held by the current Monarch. ... // Events January 31 - The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Dock Hospital April 9 - The Scottish Jacobite Lord Lovat was beheaded by axe on Tower Hill, London, for high treason; he was the last man to be executed in this way in Britain May 14 - First battle of Cape...

During the American Revolutionary War, the British Navy bombarded Bristol twice. On October 7, 1775, a group of ships led by Captain Wallace and the HMS Rose sailed into town and demanded provisions. When refused, Wallace shelled the town, causing some damage. The attack was stopped when Lt. Gov. William Bradford rowed out to the Rose to negotiate a cease-fire, but then a second attack took place on May 25, 1778. This time, 500 British and Hessian troops marched through the main street (now called Hope Street) and burnt 30 barracks and houses, taking some prisoners to Newport. Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Netherlands, Spain, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} {{{notes}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military component of... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Captain is both a nautical term and a rank in various uniformed organizations. ... A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... William Bradford (November 4, 1729 - July 6, 1808) was a physician, lawyer, and United States Senator from Rhode Island. ... May 25 is the 145th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (146th in leap years). ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Hessian is an English word which refers to inhabitants of the German state of Hessen. ... A side street in Newport, Rhode Island, showing the historic buildings near the waterfront Newport is a city located in Newport County, Rhode Island, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. ...

Bristol also is noted for having the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebrations in the United States. The first mention of this comes from July 1777, when a British officer noted sounds coming from across Narragansett Bay: In the United States, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... Narragansett Bay, shown in pink Narragansett Bay is a fjord on the north side of Rhode Island Sound, forming an expansive natural harbor as well as a small archipelago. ...

"This being the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Rebel Colonies, they ushered in the morning by firing 13 cannons, one for each colony, we suppose. At sunset, the rebel frigates fired another round of 13 guns, each one after the other. As the evening was very still and fine the echo of the guns down the Bay had a grand effect."

The first formal celebrations were held in 1785 and continue today, organized by the Bristol Fourth of July Committee [2]. The festivities start over a month before the Fourth of July, and end with the Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade, an event that draws over 200,000 people from Rhode Island and around the world. These elaborate celebrations give Bristol its nickname, "America's most patriotic town." A declaration of independence is a proclamation of the independence of an aspiring state or states. ... Frigate is a name which has been used for several distinct types of warships at different times. ... 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... These fireworks over the Washington Monument are typical of Fourth of July celebrations In the United States, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. ...

Bristol is home to Roger Williams University, named for Rhode Island founder Roger Williams. Roger Williams University, commonly abbreviated as RWU, is a private, coeducational American liberal arts college located on 120 acres in Bristol, Rhode Island, above Mt. ... Roger Williams (December 21, 1603 – April 1, 1684) was an Anglo-American theologian, a notable proponent of the separation of Church and State, an advocate for fair dealings with Native Americans, founder of the City of Providence, Rhode Island a co-founder of Rhode Island. ...

Bristol Harbor

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• Nathanael Herreshoff, yacht designer & builder
• Ira Magaziner, chief Internet policy advisor to Clinton Administration
• Samuel Pomeroy Colt, entrepreneur, politician, lawyer, gentleman farmer & philanthropist [3]
• Anthony Quinn, actor

Museums: Nathanael Herreshoff in 1898 New York 30 Class Design, by Nathanael Herreshoff Nathanael Greene Herreshoff (1848-1938), born in Bristol, RI, was a naval architect-engineer. ... Ira Magaziner was an aide to President Clinton and later became his chief Internet policy advisor. ... Anthony Quinn This article is about the Anthony Quinn born in 1915. ...

• Herreshoff Marine Museum
• Haffenreffer Museum of Anthroplogy
• Linden Place (1810)
• Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum (1907)
• Coggeshall Farm Museum (c. 1790)
• Mount Hope Farm (1745)

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Geography

Bristol is situated on 10.1 square miles of a peninsula, with Narragansett Bay on its west and Mount Hope Bay on its east. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 53.4 km² (20.6 mi²). 26.2 km² (10.1 mi²) of it is land and 27.2 km² (10.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 50.99% water. Bristol's harbor is home to over 800 boat moorings in seven mooring fields. Peninsula A peninsula (from Latin paene insula, almost island) is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body, surrounded by water on three sides. ... Narragansett Bay, shown in pink Narragansett Bay is a fjord on the north side of Rhode Island Sound, forming an expansive natural harbor as well as a small archipelago. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 22,469 people, 8,314 households, and 5,653 families residing in the town. The population density is 858.1/km² (2,222.2/mi²). There are 8,705 housing units at an average density of 332.4/km² (860.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.14% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 1.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 8,314 households out of which 28.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% are married couples living together, 10.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% are non-families. 26.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.99. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the town the population is spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $43,689, and the median income for a family is $54,656. Males have a median income of $37,587 versus $26,413 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,532. 8.1% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Points of interest

Mt. Hope Bridge

• Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum
• Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
• Herreshoff Marine Museum
• Roger Williams University
• Mt. Hope Bridge

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External links

• Bristol Phoenix, weekly community newspaper
• Destination Bristol, official tourism site
• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, official site
• Bristol Youth Soccer Association

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