Misquamicut

History

The district was once known as Pleasant View. The land was purchased from Chief Sosoa of the Montauks in 1661. The name was changed from Pleasant View to Misquamicut in 1928. The area suffered a series of devastating hurricanes that wiped out beach homes, hotels, and other structures in 1938, 1944, and 1954. A portion of the oceanfront became Misquamicut State Beach in 1959. It lies south of Misquamicut State Beach and north of Winnapaug Pond, a source of Rhode Island quahogs and bay scallops. This section of Misquamicut was originally called "Atlantic Beach Casino". It retains a carousel with antique band organ, rides, bumper cars, a game room, and an ice cream stand. More recently, miniature golf, go-carts, a batting cage, water slides, and a gift shop have been added.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Misquamicut has a total area of 1.25 mi2 (3.23 km2), of which 1.17 mi2 (3.04 km2) is land and 0.075 mi2 (0.19 km2), or 6.0%, is water.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Westerly High School
  High · Westerly · 699 students · 9.7:1 ratio
• Westerly Middle School
  Middle · Westerly · 697 students · 11.1:1 ratio
• Dunn's Corners School
  Elementary · Westerly · 271 students · 11.8:1 ratio
• Springbrook Elementary School
  Elementary · Westerly · 260 students · 11.3:1 ratio
• State Street School
  Elementary · Westerly · 255 students · 11.6:1 ratio
• Ashaway Elementary School
  Elementary · Ashaway · 195 students · 15:1 ratio
• Westerly Inclusion Preschool P
  Other · Westerly · 60 students · 10:1 ratio