Proper noun
Providence Plantations
(historical) A former colonial settlement in Rhode Island; the mainland portion of Rhode Island
"Providence Plantations" (Providence and Warwick) passed a law on May 18, 1652, during the time when Coddington had separated "Rhode Island" (Newport and Portsmouth) from the mainland, intended to prevent slavery from taking root in the colony. Source: Internet
Seeking religious and political tolerance, he and others founded " Providence Plantations " as a free proprietary colony. Source: Internet
"State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations" is the longest official name of any state in the Union. Source: Internet