Crompton

Crompton is a community in , United States. It is named after Samuel Crompton, inventor of the spinning mule. The Crompton Mill was set up in 1807, on the east bank of the , and is thought to be the first stone mill built in .
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Village
  • Description: human settlement in Rhode Island, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Crompton, RI”, “Stone Factory”, and “Velvet Village”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Crompton Free Library and Kent Hospital.

Library
Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a historic library building in .

Hospital
is a community teaching hospital located in . is situated 2½ miles northeast of Crompton.

Stadium
is a baseball in . is situated 2½ miles north of Crompton.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Quidnick and River Point.

Neighborhood
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a within the town of .

Neighborhood
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, in , United… is situated 2 miles north of Crompton.

Neighborhood
Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, Rhode Island is a village within the town of . is situated 2½ miles north of Crompton.

Crompton

Latitude
41.68482° or 41° 41′ 5″ north
Longitude
-71.51367° or 71° 30′ 49″ west
Elevation
249 feet (76 metres)
Open location code
87HCMFMP+WG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 158910808
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
5221692
Wiki­data ID
Q5187636
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In Other Languages

From French to Japanese—“Crompton” goes by many names.
  • French: “Crompton”
  • Irish: “Crompton”
  • Italian: “Crompton”
  • Japanese: “クロンプトン”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Centerville and Arctic.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: West Warwick Fire Department Station 4 and Saint Marys Cemetery.

Kent County: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Warwick and East Greenwich.

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