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Oct 19, 2024 · “The birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, Pawtucket is poised to undergo a 21st century evolution into Rhode Island’s premier arts and cultural destination, an ideal community to live, work, play, start a business and raise a family.”
Pawtucket was the fourth most populous of Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns. The population density was 8,351.2 inhabitants per square mile (3,224.4/km 2 ). There were 32,055 housing units at an average density of 3,642.2 per square mile (1,406.3/km 2 ).
One of New England’s largest festivals brings thousands of spectators to Festival Pier for the Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival, featuring spirited races on the Pawtucket River and folk dancing and traditional music along the pier.
Aug 26, 2024 · The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked…
Pawtucket is a city of 75,604 persons founded in 1671, at the strategic falls of the Blackstone River and the upper tidewaters of Narragansett Bay. It is a city with a special place in the industrial history of the United States.
Nov 10, 2022 · If you plan to visit this city soon, check out these best things to do in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Pawtucket / p ə ˈ t ʌ k ɪ t / is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 75,604 at the 2020 census. [1] It is the fourth largest city in the state. The name "Pawtucket" comes from the Algonquian word for "river fall." [2]
