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Misquamicut is a census-designated place and fire district in southern Washington County, Rhode Island. It is part of the town of Westerly and is a census-designated place. The population was listed as 390 in 2010.

Misquamicut CDP overview:
Name:	Misquamicut CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Rhode Island
County:	Washington County
Elevation:	3 ft (1 m)
Total Area:	1.25 sq mi (3.23 km²)
Land Area:	1.17 sq mi (3.04 km²)
Water Area:	0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
Total Population:	434
Population Density:	369.99/sq mi (142.89/km²)
ZIP code:	02891
Area code:	401
FIPS code:	4446000
GNISfeature ID:	1217591

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History

The district was once known as Pleasant View. The land was purchased from Chief Sosoa of the Montauks in 1661. The name was changed from Pleasant View to Misquamicut in 1928. The area suffered a series of devastating hurricanes that wiped out beach homes, hotels, and other structures in 1938, 1944, and 1954. A portion of the oceanfront became Misquamicut State Beach in 1959.

Atlantic Beach Park (41°19′28″N 71°47′40″W / 41.324438°N 71.794386°W / 41.324438; -71.794386) is a privately-operated amusement center with 12 acres (49,000 m) of land and buildings within the Misquamicut section of beachfront. It lies south of Misquamicut State Beach and north of Winnapaug Pond, a source of Rhode Island quahogs (clams) and bay scallops. The first parcel of this property was purchased in 1920 from the Norwich and Westerly Railway by Julia and Harry Trefes. Subsequent purchases by them and their two sons eventually totaled 12 acres (49,000 m). The property is still owned and operated by the Trefes family. This section of Misquamicut was originally called “Atlantic Beach Casino”. It retains a carousel with antique band organ, kiddie rides, bumper cars, game room, and ice cream stand. More recently, mini-golf, go-karts, batting cage, water slides, gift shop, and more have been added.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Misquamicut has a total area of 1.25 mi (3.23 km), of which 1.17 mi (3.04 km) is land and 0.075 mi (0.19 km), or 6.0%, is water.