Rhode Island voters this Election Day have the chance to strike the last part -- "and Providence Plantations" -- from the state's full name.

Rhode Island voters approve removing 'Plantations' from state's official name over concerns about the word's history The smallest state in the nation will no longer have the longest name.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Changes are gradually unfolding at Rhode Island’s State House to erase the words “Providence Plantations” in some spots.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Three words. "And Providence Plantations." Stricken from Rhode Island's name, because of the last word. “The pain, the trauma that that is associated with, of course ...

Brooklynites, history buffs, and Revolutionary War reenactors commemorated the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn — ...

Lawmakers in the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted last Wednesday to hold a statewide referendum on the state's official name. The Ocean State is technically called the State of Rhode Island ...

Object Details Author Rhode Island State bureau of information Rhode Island Department of State Notes On cover: Know Rhode Island. The land of Roger Williams. Date 1927 Call number F84.R47X Type Books ...