ocr: Providence, Rhode Island VT The city of Providence, on Narragansett Bay, was founded in MA 1636 by religious leader Roger WI Williams. He and his tollowers - - - - - - - - - - were seeking a place to practice PA RI their religion treely. The name of IL IN the city refers to Divine MO Providence, which VVilliams NJ believed led him to this spot. NC Todayit is the largest city in AR MD Rhode Island and a major AL manufacturing center and seaport. Among the citys many LA SC historical and cultural attractions are colonial buildings like the Old State House and the First Baptist Meeting House.
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