Exeter
Exeter, a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, spans from the Connecticut border to North Kingstown, bordered by West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Hopkinton, Richmond, and South Kingstown. With a population of approximately 6,460. Exeter's main zip code is 02822, though parts use West Kingston and Saunderstown addresses.
Historically, the area was inhabited by Native Americans before King Philip’s War, with notable figures like Wawaloam, a Narragansett/Nipmuc leader. Established in 1742, Exeter was named after Exeter in Devon, England. The town is famously known for the Mercy Brown Vampire Incident of 1892. Attractions include Rhode Island's only ski resort, Yawgoo Valley, and the Tomaquag Museum, the state’s only Native American museum. Historical sites include the Fisherville and Hallville Historic Districts, Lawton’s Mill, Queen’s Fort, and Sodom Mill Historic District.
County: Washington
