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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- 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
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Quidnick is a village within the town of Coventry, Rhode Island. Before the American Revolution the area where Anthony and Quidnick are today was originally named Greeneville for the Greene Family who had operated an iron forge in the mid-18th century. Quidnick is situated 3½ miles east of Big River.
Big River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Kent County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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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, Coventry, and West Warwick.
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