U.S. #777
1936 3¢ Rhode Island Tercentenary

Issue Date: May 4, 1936
First City: Providence, RI
Quantity Issued: 67,127,650

The smallest state in the Union, Rhode Island is also the most densely populated. In 1776, Rhode Island became the first colony to declare independence from Great Britain. In 1790, it became the last of the 13 orig...  more

U.S. #777
1936 3¢ Rhode Island Tercentenary

Issue Date: May 4, 1936
First City: Providence, RI
Quantity Issued: 67,127,650

The smallest state in the Union, Rhode Island is also the most densely populated. In 1776, Rhode Island became the first colony to declare independence from Great Britain. In 1790, it became the last of the 13 original states to ratify the Constitution of the United States.