You May Be Surprised To Learn These 11 Famous People Are From Rhode Island
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The Ocean State is full of amazing actors, authors, musicians, artists, and more! This comes as no surprise considering the amount of culture packed into such a tiny place. Here are 11 famous Rhode Island celebrities making the Ocean State proud.
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Are there any other famous people from Rhode Island who should be on this list? Tell us in the comments! Also important to note, Rhode Island is currently home to many famous people who have sought out the state for its beauty and charm. Taylor Swift is arguably the most famous among them and has a beach house in Westerly, but she is not from Rhode Island. We are glad that she finds our state just as lovely as we do!
Keep the state pride going by checking out these 11 things that Rhode Island did first.
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Who are some local celebrities in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island may be small but there are some big Rhode Island celebrities that came from here, like the ones above. However, there are plenty of locals that have achieved celebrity status within the Ocean State over the years. Some are still here and some are no longer with us. For those of us who grew up here, Salty Brine was a beloved radio personality who announced the news and local weather. Today you can visit the picturesque Salty Brine Beach in Galilee. Buddy Cianci, aka “The Prince of Providence,” was the longest-serving mayor in Providence and a well-known figure that many of us had seen out and about in the city. And, of course, we cannot forget NIROPE (Nick, Ron, and Pete) of Cardi’s Furniture.
What are some fun facts about Rhode Island?
Aside from the fun fact that Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country, it is home to the oldest carousel in the country in Watch Hill. The first discount department store in the country was Ann and Hope (remember shopping there back in the day?) Jerimoth Hill in Foster is the highest point in the state at 811 feet. What other fun facts about Rhode Island can you think of?
What are some must-visit places in Rhode Island?
Newport is always the first place to come to mind when many think of our great little state, but it’s so much more than that. You can check out some of these Hidden Gems In Rhode Island that are worth visiting as well.