Middletown, Rhode Island
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| Name | Middletown, Rhode Island |
| Settlement type | Town |
Middletown, Rhode Island. Located in Newport County, Rhode Island, Middletown is situated near Newport, Rhode Island, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Jamestown, Rhode Island. The town is home to Newport State Airport, which serves New England and is near T.F. Green Airport. Middletown is also close to Prudence Island, Aquidneck Island, and Narragansett Bay.
Geography
Middletown is bordered by Newport, Rhode Island to the south, Portsmouth, Rhode Island to the north, and Jamestown, Rhode Island to the west. The town is situated near Sachuest Bay, Narragansett Bay, and Rhode Island Sound. Middletown's geography is also characterized by its proximity to Second Beach (Rhode Island), Third Beach (Rhode Island), and Easton's Beach. The town is near Norman Bird Sanctuary, Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, and Newport National Wildlife Refuge. Middletown is also close to Brenton Point State Park, Fort Adams State Park, and Easton's Beach.
History
Middletown was incorporated in 1743 and was named after its location between Newport, Rhode Island and Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The town was home to Joseph Wanton, William Ellery, and Francis Malbone, who were all signers of the Declaration of Independence. Middletown was also a major hub during the American Revolution, with nearby Newport, Rhode Island serving as a key location for the Continental Army and the French Army under the command of Comte de Rochambeau. The town is near The Breakers, The Elms (mansion), and Marble House, which were all built by the Vanderbilt family.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, Middletown had a population of 16,150. The town is home to a diverse population, with residents from nearby Newport, Rhode Island, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Jamestown, Rhode Island. Middletown is also near Salve Regina University, Newport Art Museum, and Redwood Library and Athenaeum. The town is close to St. George's School (Newport, Rhode Island), Portsmouth Abbey School, and St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Newport, Rhode Island).
Economy
Middletown's economy is driven by its tourism industry, with visitors drawn to nearby Newport, Rhode Island and its historic Mansions of the Gilded Age, including The Breakers, The Elms (mansion), and Marble House. The town is also home to Newport State Airport, which serves New England and is near T.F. Green Airport. Middletown is close to Naval Station Newport, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and United States Naval War College. The town is also near Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Newport Hospital.
Education
Middletown is served by the Middletown Public Schools district, which includes Middletown High School (Rhode Island), Gaudet Middle School, and Forest Avenue Elementary School. The town is also near Salve Regina University, New England Institute of Technology, and Community College of Rhode Island. Middletown is close to St. George's School (Newport, Rhode Island), Portsmouth Abbey School, and St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Newport, Rhode Island).
Infrastructure
Middletown is accessible by Rhode Island Route 114, Rhode Island Route 138, and Rhode Island Route 214. The town is also served by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and is near T.F. Green Airport and Newport State Airport. Middletown is close to Amtrak's Acela Express and Northeast Regional trains, which stop at Providence Station and Boston South Station. The town is also near I-95 (Rhode Island), US 1 (Rhode Island), and US 6 (Rhode Island).