Wakefield is a village in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and the commercial center of the town. The U.S. Census calls the village a component of the census-designated place. It was the traditional county seat of Washington County. Since 1991, the Washington County Courthouse has been in Wakefield. [1]

References

  1. "State of Rhode Island Historic Property Search Bell Block". National Register of Historic Places. State of Rhode Island, Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission. 2012-09-30.