National Historical Park · Rhode Island, United States
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a national historical park in Rhode Island, United States, covering 1,489 acres (603 ha), established in 2014.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 1,489 acres (603 ha) |
| Established | 2014 |
| Coordinates | 41.8775° N, 71.3824° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a National Park Service unit in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The park was created for the purpose of preserving, protecting, and interpreting the industrial heritage of the Blackstone River Valley and the urban, rural, and agricultural landscape of that region. The Blackstone River Valley was the site of some of the earliest successful textile mills in the United States, and these mills contributed significantly to the earliest American Industrial Revolution.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 10.8 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 38.6 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 67.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park?
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is in Rhode Island, United States (41.8775° N, 71.3824° W).
When was Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park established?
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park was established in 2014, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park?
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park covers 1,489 acres (603 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstone_River_Valley_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/blrv/ — Official park page.