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Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Located in Providence County, Rhode Island, Pawtucket was founded in 1671. Slater Mill in Pawtucket is the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Samuel Slater memorized British textile designs and recreated them here.
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Founded 1671 | Population 75,000 | Peak 75,000 (2024) | County Providence County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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1671Founded: Pawtucket was founded as a railroad town in Providence County.
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1793Slater Mill: Samuel Slater builds first water-powered cotton mill; American Industrial Revolution begins.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Pawtucket's identity and economy.
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2021PawSox Leave: Triple-A team moves to Worcester.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1671 Culture
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1793 Industry
Slater Mill
1942 Government
Military Presence
2021 Sports
PawSox Leave

Did You Know?

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Slater Mill in Pawtucket is the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.
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Samuel Slater memorized British textile designs and recreated them here.
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The Pawtucket Red Sox moved to Worcester in 2021.
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Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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Pawtucket was founded in 1671.

Famous People from Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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Wendy Carlos
Composer, Record Producer · Born Nov 14, 1939 · Age 86
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Kevin Lima
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 12, 1962 · Age 63
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Janet Moreau
Sprinter · Born Oct 26, 1927 · Died Jun 30, 2021 (age 93)
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Lebogang Mashile
Actor, Writer · Born Feb 7, 1979 · Age 47
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Raymond Hood
Architect · Born Mar 29, 1881 · Died Aug 14, 1934 (age 53)
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