Thornton
Thornton is a neighborhood located in the north-west part of Cranston, Rhode Island on the Johnston line and extends into the Johnston side. Many of the residents of this Thornton are Italian-American, and the Feast of Saint Rocco, a Christian saint, is held every August on the grounds of St.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Neighborhood
- Description: neighborhood located in Cranston, Rhode Island
- Also known as: “Simmons Lower”, “Simmons Lower Village”, and “Thornton, Rhode Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights include St. Rocco School and Governor William Sprague Mansion.
St. Rocco School
School
Saint Rocco School is a Roman Catholic parochial elementary and middle school associated with St. Rocco Parish, and located in Johnston, Rhode Island. The school opened in 1963 and was originally operated by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Governor William Sprague Mansion
Museum
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The Governor William Sprague Mansion is an historic mansion and museum at 1351 Cranston Street in Cranston, Rhode Island. The house was the birthplace of Governor William Sprague III and his nephew, Governor William Sprague IV.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Knightsville and Hughesdale.
Knightsville
Neighborhood
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Knightsville is an urban neighborhood in the city of Cranston, Rhode Island.
Hughesdale
Neighborhood
Hughesdale is a neighborhood in the town of Johnston, Rhode Island. Hughesdale is a primarily residential neighborhood in the southeast corner of the town, centered near Central Avenue and Atwood Avenue.
Meshanticut
Neighborhood
Meshanticut is a neighborhood in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States. Meshanticut is a residential neighborhood on the western side of Cranston. Meshanticut, which is a Narragansett Indian word meaning "place of woods" features an eclectic array of housing styles including Victorian homes, cottages, and capes. Meshanticut is situated 2 miles south of Thornton.
Thornton
Latitude
41.79427° or 41° 47′ 39″ northLongitude
-71.47839° or 71° 28′ 42″ westElevation
85 feet (26 metres)Open location code
87HCQGVC+PJOpenStreetMap ID
node 158842145OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to French—“Thornton” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Thornton”
- French: “Thornton”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Saint Rocco Church and Saint Rocco Church Convent.
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