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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

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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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1671 Culture
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1793 Industry
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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.
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