The Rhode Island villages of Wakefield and Peacedale are part of the town of South Kingstown in the state’s Washington County. Truly embodying everything that is New England, the Wakefield-Peacedale community receives clean, crisp Atlantic air derived from their location by the magnificent Rhode Island Sound and Narragansset Bay. Wakefield-Peacedale is home to approximately 9,500 residents.

Wakefield-Peacedale and the town of South Kingstown is centrally located in New England region. A 20-minute drive east will find you in the City of Newport, a 35-minute drive north will get you to Providence. For major cities out of state, Boston is only a 90-minute drive north, while Hartford is 90 minutes to the northwest. A 3-hour drive east will get you to the bright lights of pulsating New York City. Transportation is made easy with major highways close by, also TF Green International Airport and an Amtrak rail stop is within the South Kingston’s boundaries.

This area has a rich history dating back to the 16th century where indigenous groups inhabited the area due to the abundant surrounding natural resources. European settlers arrived to establish the first settlement in 1675. Farming has long been the way of life up to the 20th century when a diverse array of industries became established here fueling the area’s strong economy.

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