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References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whaley's Hollow, Rhode Island
- ↑ Andrew D. Boisvert, "Coventry Roots: Whaley's Hollow, Coventry Patch, September 22, 2011 http://coventry.patch.com/articles/coventry-roots-whaleys-hollow
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