Graniteville

Graniteville is a village located within the town of , United States. During the Revolutionary War, Graniteville was the site of Rhode Island's only gunpowder mill, which was funded by the Rhode Island General Assembly and run by James Goff until it exploded in 1779, killing Goff and destroying the mill.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Neighborhood
  • Description: human settlement in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
  • Also known as: “Graniteville, Rhode Island” and “Graniteville, RI”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Burrillville and Oakland.

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is a small town in the northwest corner of .

Village
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is a village in . is situated 2 miles southeast of Graniteville.

Neighborhood
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is a village in the town of , United States. is situated 2½ miles east of Graniteville.

Graniteville

Latitude
41.96815° or 41° 58′ 5″ north
Longitude
-71.68007° or 71° 40′ 48″ west
Elevation
338 feet (103 metres)
Open location code
87HCX899+7X
Open­Street­Map ID
node 158802157
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
5222416
Wiki­data ID
Q16891843
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In Other Languages

From French to Irish—“Graniteville” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Harrisville and Whipple.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Harrisville Fire Department Hose Company 1 and Firefighter’s Memorial Park.

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