Woonasquatucket River
River in Rhode Island, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Woonasquatucket River (pronounced /wuːnˈɑːskwəˌtʌkɪt/ woo-NAHS-kwə-TUCK-it, Algonquian for "where the salt water ends") is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 15.8 miles (25.4 km)[1] and drains a watershed of 130 km2 (50 sq mi).[2]
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Woonasquatucket River | |
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Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Rhode Island |
County | Providence |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | North Smithfield, Rhode Island |
Mouth | |
• location | Providence River |
• coordinates | 41.8267°N 71.4100°W / 41.8267; -71.4100 |
Length | 15.8 mi (25.4 km) |
Basin size | 130 km2 (50 sq mi) |
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Together with the Blackstone River to the north, the Woonasquatucket was designated an American Heritage River in 1998. Both rivers played active roles in the industrial revolution and the history of Rhode Island in the 19th century. Evidence of this industrial history remains in the fact that there are 18 dams along the river's length.[3]