Forget owning a tropical island. How about purchasing a historic island that once belonged to Roger Williams himself?
An 8-acre island in Rhode Island’s North Wickford Cove is on the market for $899,900 and the buyer will own a piece of Ocean State history.
Rabbit Island is just a short canoe or kayak trip away from the mainland of Wickford Village. No houses stand on the island, but there is a central plateau perfect for one along with majestic Red Oaks, a handful of Gray Birch, Sassafras and Wild Black Cherry trees…