George M. Cohan was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1878. He wrote, "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy," "You're a Grand Old Flag," and a wide variety of other musical entertainment.
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Jerimoth Hill is the Rhode Island's highest point at 812 feet above sea level.
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Settled in 1642 Pawtuxet Village in Warwick, Rhode Island lays claim to being New England's oldest village.