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  1. Woonsocket (/ w ʊ n ˈ s ɒ k ɪ t, w ə n-/ ⓘ wuun-SOK-it, wən-), is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 43,240 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth largest city in the state.

  2. Woonsocket, Rhode Island is a vibrant, urban community that offers the right blend of exciting city life and cozy small town comfort. It is an eclectic mix of the old and the new, providing a wonderful environment in which to live and work.

  3. Feb 13, 2024 · Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is a treasure trove of history, boasting a rich tapestry of historic sites that offer a glimpse into the city's past. From the majestic Museum of Work and Culture to the serene beauty of the Frank Wilbur House, visitors are treated to a captivating journey through time.

  4. The City of Woonsocket is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community can work together to build a strong economy.

  5. Jul 13, 2021 · Woonsocket is the sixth-largest city in the state and a popular tourist destination due to the wide range of experiences it has to offer. Historical sites, galleries, museums, parks, adventure, and natural attractions are but a few of the experiences you can expect in this city.

  6. Woonsocket, city, Providence county, northern Rhode Island, U.S., on the Blackstone River just south of the Massachusetts border. The first European occupation of the site was made by Richard Arnold, who built a sawmill in 1666; his brother John built a house there in 1695.

  7. Jul 1, 2022 · Woonsocket city, Rhode Island; United States. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

  8. Top Attractions in Woonsocket. See all. These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 2024. 1. St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center. 118. Art Museums.

  9. The City of Woonsocket has a historic downtown that abuts the majestic Blackstone River. Once known as the Queen Jewel of the Blackstone, numerous buildings of architectural excellence were constructed such as the Stadium Theater and Conservatory, the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Building, the Longley Building, and River Falls. Downtown Overlay.

  10. Located in northeastern Rhode Island, Woonsocket is a city with a rich and varied past. A sleepy farming community until the 1800's, Woonsocket became one of the nineteenth century's great industrial centers. Woonsocket History.

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