John H Chafee Blackstone River Valley
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nomadwillie
N 42° 05.646 W 071° 37.425
19T E 283019 N 4663555
The Blackstone River runs from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI.
Waymark Code: WM5KMC
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2009
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The Blackstone River runs from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Its waters powered the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI, America's first successful textile mill. This creative spark began the nation's transformation from Farm to Factory. Today, the Blackstone River Valley is a special type of National Park - a living landscape containing thousands of natural, cultural and historic treasures.
State/States the Park is located...: Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Park Designation: Heritage Area
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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