North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Town in Rhode Island, United States
Summary
North Kingstown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, and is part of the Providence metropolitan area. Its population was 27,732 in the 2020 census. North Kingstown is the birthplace of American portraitist Gilbert Stuart, who was born in the village of Saunderstown. Within the town is Quonset Point, location of the former Naval Air Station Quonset Point, known for the invention of the Quonset hut, as well as the historic village of Wickford.
Originally created by Ram-Man
10/25/2002, 5:13:14 AM
Modified
2/16/2026, 11:58:38 PM
Recent revisions
Updated Town website.
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Added seal and logo to infobox
add {{Use American English}} template per [[MOS:TIES]]
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