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http://www.johnstonrirealestate.com Tour Johnston, RI neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices. Johnston, Rhode Island was originally a part of Providence, and became a separate town after it was incorporated independently in 1759. Johnston was named in honor of Augustus Lucas Johnston, of Newport, Attorney General of Rhode Island from 1758 to 1766 and the owner of extensive land tracts in the area. Johnston's first European settler was Thomas Clemence, who built a house circa 1680. Still standing at 38 George Waterman Road, it is known today as the Clemence-Irons House. A soapstone quarry (first used by local Indians) and a granite quarry were mined by Johnston's early settlers. A cotton mill was built in 1835, and a dyestuffs factory was established about 1870. Johnston experienced major industrial development with the founding of a hosiery company in 1884 which employed over 100 people. By the middle of the 19th century, Johnston's early farming economy had been replaced by the manufacture of jewelry and silverware, fabricated metals, and retail trade establishments. Today, while a few colonial farm houses dot the landscape, Johnston has mainly given way to suburban development. Boasting a rich history and a small-town atmosphere with easy access to the commercial and academic resources of New England's major cities, present-day Johnston is an ideal location for commuters and businesses alike. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in RI visit http://www.ri-virtualhomes.com . For RI relocation information go to http://www.relocationri.com .