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.
Bristol County is included in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT Combined Statistical Area. The county is adjacent to the state of Rhode Island. The adjacent counties are Plymouth County, Norfolk County, Bristol County, Rhode Island, Newport County, Rhode Island, Providence County, Rhode Island, and Dukes County.