Knightsville, Rhode Island

His alleged murderer, John Gordon, was the last person executed in Rhode Island.

[1] By the turn of the 20th century, the city was home to various thriving businesses and industries, attracting large numbers of European immigrants.

Many residents are now Italian-American, with many able to trace their lineage to Itri, a small Italian village approximately halfway between Rome and Naples.

[1] The historic Knightsville Meetinghouse, built in 1807, was located within the village but demolished in December 2015.

The neighborhood also features church celebrations including the Feast of Saint Mary, under the title of Maria Santissima della Civita (or la Madonna della Civita),[2] a week-long celebration featuring a carnival, fireworks, and a religious procession.