History

Ever wonder where your street name came from? Many were named by the developer but there is a history behind a lot of them as well. View the list of street names and their origins (PDF).

In 1889, there were 12 school districts in West Greenwich.

The average monthly wage for a teacher was $30.26.

School Building Pmhr

District Number 8 - Plain Schoo, also known as Red School House,se Plain Meeting House Roawas d built in 1881.

District Number 7 - Hazard School House Hazard Road - built in the 1840's.

District Number 7 - Hazard School House, Hazard Road - built in the 1840s.

In 1927, the West Greenwich schools united for the first joint graduation in the Town's history. Over 200 people were in attendance,e and there were 4 graduates: William Mattscheck, Catherine O'Brien, Dagny Olsson, and Unto Frank Ikonen. Ice cream and cake were served by M.J. Duff, proprietor of the Noose Neck Inn.

Picture taken early in the 1970s of Route 102

Picture taken early in the 1970s of Route 102 headed North just past Blueberry Heights. Photo submitted by Lorraine Simpanen.

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