Big River
The Big River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows 6.8 miles. There are no dams along the river's length.- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Rhode Island, United States
- Also known as: “Congdon River” and “Great River”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Spring Lake and Washington.
Spring Lake
Neighborhood
Spring Lake is a village in the town of Coventry, Rhode Island. The Johnson family were early owners of the land in the area and, in 1818, sold the property to Ezra Ramsdell to build a warp thread mill along the Mishnock River. Spring Lake is situated 2 miles southeast of Big River.
Washington
Neighborhood
Washington is a village within the town of Coventry in Kent County, Rhode Island, and is part of the Pawtuxet River Valley. Washington is situated 2 miles east of Big River.
Quidnick
Neighborhood
Big River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Kent County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.69704° or 41° 41′ 49″ north
Longitude
-71.60645° or 71° 36′ 23″ west
Elevation
246 feet (75 metres)
Open location code
87HCM9WV+RC
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“Big River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Big”
- Cebuano: “Big River”
- Irish: “Abhainn Big”
- Venetian: “Big”
- Welsh: “Afon Big”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Colvintown and Anthony.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Raymonds Point and Flat River Reservoir.
Kent County: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Warwick, East Greenwich, West Warwick, and Coventry.
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