History of Warren, Rhode Island, USA

Warren, a small but pleasant & populous post township, is located upon the southeast side of Warren river, 11 miles southeast of Providence & 19 miles from Newport; bounded west and north by Palmer's river, east by the State of Massachusetts, and south by Bristol. Its extent is about 2 miles north and south, and more than two east and west, comprising an area of more than four square miles.

This is a pleasant and interesting township, having a beautiful situation. The surface is undulating, affording very delightful landscapes. The soil is a rich mould, very fertile and productive. The various objects of husbandry, common to this district, are attended to; Indian corn, rye, barley, oats and potatoes, are cultivated with success. Horticulture also receives great attention; among the objects of which, the cultivation of onions is the most important. All kinds of culinary vegetables are also raised in abundance. Fruit is also and object of general attention, and the town affords a...

Warren, Rhode Island
Bristol county. This small town, comprising an area of only about 2,600 acres, is situated on the E. side of Narraganset bay, and is bounded N. and W. by Palmer or Warren river, E. by Massachusetts, and S. by Bristol. It is 11 miles S.E. from Providence and 19 N. by E. from Newport. Incorporated, 1746. Population, 1830, 1,800.

The surface of Warren is undulating, with a soil of rich mould, very fertile and productive. Great attention is paid in this place to agriculture, and particularly to horticulture; and all the varieties of fruits and culinary vegetables are produced in abundance and perfection. Warren has a safe and commodious harbor for vessels of 300 tons burthen: a number of vessels are owned here, engaged in foreign commerce, the coasting trade, and fishery. Ship building has been pursued here to a great extent, and some vessels are now built, but not so many as formerly. This place has produced a great number of excellent sailors and ship masters,...

Warren, a post-village in Bristol co., Rhode Island, on the E. side of Narraganset bay, 10 miles S. by E. from Providence, has a good harbor, contains several churches, 2 banks, an academy, and 1 newspaper office. Population of the township, 3103.