Providence IS the Capital of Rhode Island (Correction)

Providence IS the capital of Rhode Island. The previous statement claiming otherwise was incorrect.

Facts

• Capital since: 1900 (sole capital; shared with Newport 1854–1900).
• Largest city: Providence (~190,000).
• State House: Iconic marble dome (4th largest self-supporting marble dome in world), houses General Assembly, Governor's office.
• Cranston is a separate city (2nd largest, ~82,000), immediately south of Providence – not the capital.

Historical Note

Rhode Island had rotating capitals (Newport, Providence, Bristol, East Greenwich, Kingston) until 1854, then dual capitals (Newport & Providence) until 1900, when Providence became sole capital.