In 2007, archaeologists confirmed what local historians and others could not: the existence of a Continental Army burial ground where at least 300 soldiers lie forgotten in unmarked graves upon land once known as the Fishkill Supply Depot.
Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island. Coordinates: 41Â°48â²49â³N 71Â°22â²12â³W / 41.81361Â°N 71.37000Â°W / 41.81361; -71.37000Coordinates: 41Â°48â²49â³N 71Â°22â²12â³W / 41.81361Â°N 71.37000Â°W / 41.81361; -71.37000. East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 47,037 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state.
Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island. Founded in 1636, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is located in Providence County, and is the third-largest city in the New England region after Boston and Worcester.rovidence also is the site of a sectional center facility (SCF), a regional hub for the U.S. Postal Service. Since it is the capital of Rhode Island, Providence's economy additionally consists of government services.