Narragansett

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Narragansett is a town in Washington County , Rhode Island , United States . The population was 16,361 at the 2000 census , although there is a greater population in the summer. The nickname for the town is 'Gansett.'

For geographic and demographic information on the village of Narragansett Pier, which is part of Narragansett, see the article Narragansett Pier .

Narragansett is known for its summer recreation and beaches.

Three beaches that are most famous are:

• Narragansett Town Beach is located in the center of Narragansett, though it charges a fee- whereas other local beaches are free.

• Scarborough State Beach: The Scarborough Beach Complex comprises two separate areas, the North and South. Each has a pavilion, showers, 75 picnic tables, boardwalk and observation tower. There is a small fee for parking if you can't find a spot on nearby streets.
• Roger Wheeler State Beach
• Galilee (port)

Narragansett operates its own Pre-K through 12 educational system with three schools: Narragansett Elementary School, Narragansett Pier Middle School and Narragansett High School. The Narragansett High School Principal, Mr. Daniel F. Warner was voted the 2008 Principal of the year.

National Register of Historic Places

Thirteen different buildings and districts in Narragansett are listed on the National Register of Historic Places :

• Central Street Historic District
• Druidsdream
• Dunmere
• Earlscourt Historic District
• Gardencourt
• Gladstone Springhouse and Bottling Plant
• Greene Inn
• Narragansett Baptist Church
• Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station
• Ocean Road Historic District
• Point Judith Lighthouse
• Towers Historic District
• The Towers