Little Compton

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LITTLE COMPTON

State : Rhode Island

Official blazon

Argent on a bend azure between two geese volant sable, an Indian arrow of the first. A silver arrow on a diagonal blue stripe, on a silver shield, with a flying black goose on either side of the stripe.

Origin/meaning

The Indian name of the district was Sakonet, signifying the land of the black goose. The Indian Squaw Sachem Awashonks lived within the confines of the town, which is symbolised by the spear.