Pettaquamscutt River
The Pettaquamscutt River is a tidal extension of the Mattatuxet River in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 6.3 miles. There are no dams along the river's length.- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Rhode Island, United States
- Also known as: “Acaquamscott River”, “Acaquanset River”, “Metatuxet River”, “Moscotage River”, “Narrow River”, “Narrowriver”, “Pattaquamscott River”, “Pettequamscust River”, “Pettiquamscut”, “Pettycomscok”, and “Puttuckquamscot River”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Camp Varnum and Whale Rock.
Whale Rock
Islet
Whale Rock or Submarine Rock is the smallest island in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island.
The Towers
The Towers is a historic structure located at 35 Ocean Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Narragansett and Earlscourt Historic District.
Earlscourt Historic District
Neighborhood
Peace Dale
Village
Pettaquamscutt River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: South County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.44205° or 41° 26′ 31″ north
Longitude
-71.44089° or 71° 26′ 27″ west
Elevation
36 feet (11 metres)
Open location code
87HCCHR5+RJ
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“Pettaquamscutt River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Pettaquamscutt”
- Cebuano: “Pettaquamscutt River”
- Irish: “Abhainn Pettaquamscutt”
- Venetian: “Pettaquamscutt”
- Welsh: “Afon Pettaquamscutt”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Narragansett Beach and Narragansett Pier.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Dunes Club Beach and Cormorant Point.
South County: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Narragansett and North Kingstown.
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