Where is Tiverton, Rhode Island, USA?

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Where is Tiverton Located? - Tiverton is a city located in the Newport County of Rhode Island, United States. Tiverton lies between 41.5931049 Degrees North latitudes and 81.5267873 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Tiverton, Rhode Island

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Where is Tiverton?: The Google Map showing the location of Tiverton in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.

Where is Tiverton Located?

Tiverton is a city located in the Newport County of Rhode Island, United States. Tiverton lies between 41.5931049 Degrees North latitudes and 81.5267873 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Tiverton city is 7809 people and the city has a total area of 4.18 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Tiverton, Rhode Island Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
TownTiverton
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
State CapitalProvidence
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude41.6259° N
Longitude71.2134° W
ElevationApproximately 105 ft (32 m)
Land Area29.0 sq mi
Water Area13.0 sq mi
Total Area42.0 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)16,359
Population DensityApproximately 564 per sq mi
ZIP Codes02878
Area Code401
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code44-71980
Community TypeTown

Transportation and Connectivity in Tiverton, Rhode Island

TransportationDetails
Airport NameT.F. Green International Airport
IATA CodePVD
Regional AirportNew Bedford Regional Airport
PortPort of Providence and nearby Narragansett Bay ports
Major HighwaysInterstate 195, Route 24, US Route 6
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available in Providence and nearby Massachusetts communities
Local Transit ServiceRIPTA bus services
  • Route 24 — Main highway connecting Tiverton with Fall River, Massachusetts, and Interstate 195.
  • Interstate 195 (I-195) — Provides access between Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and Providence.
  • US Route 6 — Historic route connecting Tiverton with nearby communities.

Top Places to Visit in Tiverton, Rhode Island

Landmark NameType
Four Corners Arts CenterArts and Cultural Center
Sakonnet PointCoastal Landmark
Fogland BeachBeach Recreation Area
Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray PreserveNature Preserve
Fogland Marsh Wildlife Management AreaWildlife Area
Tiverton Historical SocietyHistory Museum
Gray's Grist MillHistoric Landmark
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & ArboretumHistoric Estate
Colt State ParkState Park
Newport Historic DistrictHistoric Area

Driving Distances from Tiverton, Rhode Island to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Fall RiverMassachusetts8 mi15 minutes
NewportRhode Island15 mi25 minutes
ProvidenceRhode Island25 mi35 minutes
New BedfordMassachusetts20 mi30 minutes
BostonMassachusetts65 mi1 hour 15 minutes
WorcesterMassachusetts60 mi1 hour 15 minutes
HartfordConnecticut100 mi1 hour 45 minutes
New HavenConnecticut110 mi2 hours
PortlandMaine150 mi2 hours 45 minutes
New York CityNew York180 mi3 hours 15 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Tiverton, Rhode Island

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Community College of Rhode Island - Newport County CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
University of Rhode IslandPublicUniversityResearch, marine sciences, engineering, and liberal arts programs
Roger Williams UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, architecture, business, and marine studies programs
Salve Regina UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, nursing, and professional programs
Tiverton Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Tiverton, Rhode Island

Sakonnet River, Mount Hope Bay, Narragansett Bay, Fogland Pond, Atlantic Ocean

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Tiverton

Golf Courses: Sakonnet Golf Club, Newport National Golf Club, Green Valley Country Club, Montaup Country Club. Stadiums: McCoy Stadium area, Brown University athletic facilities, and local Tiverton sports facilities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Tiverton, Rhode Island

Landmark NameType
Four Corners Arts CenterCultural Center
Sakonnet PointCoastal Landmark
Fogland BeachBeach Recreation Area
Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray PreserveNature Preserve
Gray's Grist MillHistoric Landmark
Tiverton Historical SocietyHistory Museum
Colt State ParkState Park
Newport Historic DistrictHistoric Area

Tiverton, Rhode Island — Key Historical Facts

  • Tiverton was founded in 1694 and has a long history connected to farming, fishing, and coastal trade.
  • The town was originally part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony before becoming part of Rhode Island in 1747.
  • Tiverton developed around agriculture, mills, and maritime activities along Mount Hope Bay and the Sakonnet River.
  • The area played a role in the American Revolutionary War era because of its location near important coastal routes.
  • Tiverton's historic villages, stone walls, farms, and waterfront areas reflect its New England heritage.
  • Today, Tiverton is known for scenic coastal views, historic sites, arts, nature preserves, and its location near Newport and Providence.

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