Portsmouth, Rhode Island is home to the oldest schoolhouse in the United States. The school was built in 1716.
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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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The oldest Baptist Church in America is located at 75 North Main Street in Providence.