West Kingston, Rhode Island facts for kids
West Kingston is a small community, also called a village, located in Rhode Island, a state in the United States. It's part of the larger area known as the Town of South Kingstown. For a long time, West Kingston was also the main administrative center, or county seat, for Washington County, Rhode Island.
Exploring West Kingston
West Kingston might be a small village, but it has its own post office. This means people living there can send and receive mail easily. The village also has a special mailing code, called a ZIP code, which is 02892. This same ZIP code is used for a lot of western South Kingstown. It also covers parts of nearby towns like Richmond, Rhode Island and Exeter, Rhode Island. However, West Kingston itself is only part of South Kingstown.
Getting Around: The Train Station and Bike Path
West Kingston is home to the Kingston Railroad Station. This is a train station where you can catch Amtrak trains. Amtrak is a company that runs passenger trains across the United States.
Right from the train station, you can start an adventure on the William C. O'Neill Bike Path. This is a special path just for bikes and walking. It stretches through most of South Kingstown. The bike path finally ends in the coastal town of Narragansett. It's a great way to explore the area safely and enjoy the outdoors.
