Nipmuc River
The Nipmuc River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows 2.7 miles. There are no dams along the river's length. The river is named for the indigenous Nipmuc peoples.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Rhode Island, United States
- Also known as: “Chockalaug Brook”, “Nipmuck”, “Round Top Brook”, and “Shagalog Brook”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Graniteville and Burrillville.
Graniteville
Neighborhood
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.
Burrillville
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Burrillville is a small town in the northwest corner of Rhode Island. A predominantly rural area, Burrillville is host to numerous nature attractions, as well as many historic mills.
Oakland
Village
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Oakland is a village in Burrillville, Rhode Island. It was developed in the 19th century at the site of a stone mill near the confluence of the Chepachet and Clear Rivers. Oakland is situated 2 miles southeast of Nipmuc River.
Nipmuc River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Providence County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“Nipmuc River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Nipmuc”
- Cebuano: “Nipmuc River”
- Irish: “Abhainn Nipmuc”
- Venetian: “Nipmuc”
- Welsh: “Afon Nipmuc”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Harrisville Mill Pond and Harrisville Historic District.
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