rhodeisland Its state bird is a chicken Its motto is "Hope" 13th of 50 Smallest U.S. state, in area Place not surrounded by water Ocean State First colony to defy Britain, 5/4/1776 It abuts water on only one of its four sides The Ocean State One of the original 13 US states Smallest US state Doctor Arnold hides in state New England state Thirteenth state Smallest of 50