Nasonville, Rhode Island

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Nasonville is a village in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It was home to various manufacturers in the 19th century. The village was founded by Leonard Nason in 1825 when he purchased land along the river to found a axe and hoe factory. [1]

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References

  1. "Burrillville History - Nasonville".

41°58′54″N71°37′00″W / 41.98167°N 71.61667°W / 41.98167; -71.61667