Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA (Adamsville)
1819 - Little-Compton

Little-Compton is a wealthy maritime and agricultural township, situated in the southeastern extremity of the county and State, 30 miles southeast of Providence; bounded on the north by Tiverton, on the east by the State of Massachusetts, on the south by the Atlantic ocean, and on the west by the east passage of the Narragansett bay. The average length of the township, from north to south, is about 7 miles, and its mean breadth, from east to west, is 4 miles, comprising an area of about 28 square miles.

The form of the southern section of the township is that of a peninsula, inclining to a point. The surface is pleasantly diversified. The soil is a deep loam, rich in agricultural resources, and the means of wealth derived from this branch of industry.

The agricultural productions are abundant, and consist of the various articles common to this region. The town is one of the most flourishing agricultural districts in the State. Barley constitutes a staple production, large quantities of it being raised. Horticulture also receives considerable attention, various culinary vegetables being raised for marketing.

The manufactures of the town are wholly of a domestic character, which are extensive and important, the inhabitants being distinguished for their habits of industry and economy, and their social and moral virtues.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 1553; and there are about 230 Dwelling-houses; 225 Freemen or Electors, two companies of Militia and a part of another company.

There are 2 Religious Societies, one of Congregationalists and one of Friends, 7 Schools and 1 Social Library. There are 4 Mercantile Stores and 6 Grain Mills. This town sends two representatives to the General Assembly.

Little-Compton was settled in 1674, by Capt. Church and his associates. The Indian name was Seconnet.

A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials : Consisting of Two Parts ... : with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State Authors John Chauncey Pease, John Milton Niles Publisher W.S. Marsh, 1819




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