NORTH KINGSTOWN − East Greenwich couple have bought island that when sat in Wickford Harbor once owned by a Narragansett sachem, and then by Rhode Island founder Roger Williams.
On Aug. 29, Daniel J. and Caitlin E. Marusak bought the 9-acre island from the Cocumscussoc Association, which manages the close by Smith Castle historic website, for $416,000, in keeping with metropolis tax data. The asking value was $899,000.
According to North Kingstown tax data, Rabbit Island, in Wickford Cove, was bought by an East Greenwich couple for $416,000.
The couple, who’ve two boys who love going to the seashore, will reserve a lot of the island for conservation functions however will use a few of it with their kids, in keeping with Daniel Marusak, an lawyer who works with veterans.
“It’s an fascinating and historic piece of property,” Marusak instructed the Providence Journal on Thursday. “My purpose is to be steward of the island and neighbor.”
This article initially appeared within the Providence Journal: Rabbit Island, once owned by RI founder Roger Williams, is being sold
