Misquamicut

Westerly is a town on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County, Rhode Island. First settled by Elder John Crandall in 1661 it is believed that John Crandall named the town after his birthplace in Westerleigh, England.
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  • Type: Beach
  • Description: state beach in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
  • Also known as: “Misquamicut State Beach”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Westerly State Airport.

Aerodrome
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is a public use airport in , United States. It serves the town of and is located 2 nmi southeast of its central business district. is situated 1½ miles north of Misquamicut.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Misquamicut and Weekapaug.

Suburb
is a census-designated place and fire district in southern , United States. It is part of the town of . The population was listed as 434 in the 2020 census.

Village
is a census-designated place in southern , United States, part of the town of . As of the 2020 census, had a population of 467. is situated 2½ miles east of Misquamicut.

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is a district in , which is a town in . is a wealthy, summer tourist district comprised of two main streets. Most of the homes are summer mansions.

Misquamicut

Latitude
41.32371° or 41° 19′ 25″ north
Longitude
-71.80285° or 71° 48′ 10″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
87HC85FW+FV
Geo­Names ID
5223410
Wiki­data ID
Q4246045
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Satellite Map

Discover Misquamicut from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Persian—“Misquamicut” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Misquamicut State Beach”
  • Persian: “میسکوامیکوت”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Misquamicut”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Avondale and Langworthy Corner.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Atlantic Beach Amusement Park and Misquamicut Fire District Beach.

South County: Must-Visit Destinations

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