Potowomut Pond Dam
Potowomut Pond Dam is a dam in Town of North Kingstown, South County, Rhode Island. Potowomut Pond Dam is situated nearby to the protected area Potowomut Pond Fishing Area, as well as near William Reynolds Cemetery.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Forge Road Historic District and Elizabeth Spring.
Forge Road Historic District
Historic site
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The Forge Road Historic District is a historic district on Forge Road from Ives Road to the Potowomut River in Warwick, Rhode Island. Most of the district's nearly 200 acres are taken up by the Forge Farm, which lies south of Forge Road, is one of the oldest farms in Rhode Island, and was the birthplace of American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. Forge Road Historic District is situated 1 mile northeast of Potowomut Pond Dam.
Elizabeth Spring
Spring
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Elizabeth Spring is an historic water source in Warwick, Rhode Island. The spring is mentioned in the writings of Rhode Island founder Roger Williams, specifically in reference to Elizabeth, the wife of John Winthrop, Jr., with whom he visited the spring. Elizabeth Spring is situated 1¼ miles north of Potowomut Pond Dam.
Davisville Free Library
Library
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Davisville Free Library is situated 1½ miles southwest of Potowomut Pond Dam.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include East Greenwich and Cowesett.
East Greenwich
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East Greenwich is centrally located in the state of Rhode Island on the western shore of the Narragansett Bay. With numerous historical landmarks, East Greenwich continues to be proud of its history.
Cowesett
Village
Cowesett is a hillside neighborhood located in Warwick, Rhode Island. Cowesett is situated 3½ miles north of Potowomut Pond Dam.
Wickford
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Wickford is a small village and seaport in North Kingstown that seems to keep its historical charm despite being a tourist attraction. The tides lap its grounded shores and echo a story of its distinguished past.
Potowomut Pond Dam
- Type: Dam
- Location: Town of North Kingstown, South County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.6302° or 41° 37′ 49″ northLongitude
-71.4539° or 71° 27′ 14″ westElevation
46 feet (14 metres)Open location code
87HCJGJW+3COpenStreetMap ID
node 618826306OpenStreetMap feature
waterway=dam
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