Esmond, Rhode Island

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Esmond
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Esmond
Location within the state of Rhode Island
Coordinates: 41°52′20″N71°29′40″W / 41.87222°N 71.49444°W / 41.87222; -71.49444 Coordinates: 41°52′20″N71°29′40″W / 41.87222°N 71.49444°W / 41.87222; -71.49444
Country United States
State Rhode Island
County Providence
Town Smithfield
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
02917-2808

Esmond is a historic mill village in Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Old County Road School, East Smithfield Public Library, and the historic Allenville Mill are located in the village.

Located in Esmond is the former Esmond Mill, which operated from 1906 to 1948. [1] After its closure, the Esmond Mill became the corporate headquarters for Benny's.

Esmond has its own postal code: 02917-2808.

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References

  1. "Forgotten Tales of the Esmond Mill" . Retrieved 2018-08-11.