First District Communities - Bristol

Bristol's geography as a peninsula between Narragansett Bay and Mt. Hope Bay, make its climate more moderate than most New England communities, warmer in winter and cooler and breezier in the summer. In Colonial times, Bristol was the headquarters of the Indian Chieftain known as King Philip, and it was here in the swamp at the foot of Mount Hope that he was ultimately killed, thus ending the famous "King Philip War."

The Town was incorporated in 1680 as part of the Plymouth Colony of Massachusetts and then in 1746 under Royal Degree, it was transferred to Rhode Island along with several other neighboring towns. Sailing and shipbuilding have played an important role in the development of Bristol and the historic downtown area contains some fine examples of Colonial and Federal architecture from the Town's seafaring era. Bristol is also the scene of the oldest and largest 4th of July parade in the nation. And it is the home of Roger Williams University picturesque seaside campus. Bounded by 15 miles of coastline on Narragansett Bay, Bristol provides excellent facilities for boating, swimming and fishing and is just a half-hour drive from either Newport or Providence.

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