Graniteville
Graniteville is a village located within the town of Johnston, Rhode Island, 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.- 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.
Oakland
Village
Oakland is a village in Burrillville, Rhode Island. Oakland is situated 2 miles southeast of Graniteville.
Glendale
Neighborhood
Glendale is a village in the town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, United States. Glendale 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
OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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In Other Languages
From French to Irish—“Graniteville” goes by many names.
- French: “Graniteville”
- Irish: “Graniteville”
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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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