Fairlawn, Rhode Island

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Fairlawn is a village in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States.

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The historic Fairlawn Rovers, a professional soccer team, was based in Fairlawn from at least 1918 to at least 1949. [1] The Fairlawn Elementary School and the Fairlawn Golf Course are also located in the area. [2]

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References

  1. American Soccer League: New England Division
  2. "Fairlawn Golf Course".

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