Woonsocket is located in the northern part of the state of Rhode Island and a city in Providence County and stretches along the Blackstone River which is situated on the southern part of the Massachusetts border. The area was first occupied by the European settlers in 1666 and was pioneered by Richard Arnold who then built a sawmill, and his brother John then built a house as well by 1695. The waterpower brought about the industrial development in the city; it was kicked-off by the establishment of a cotton-spinning mill that was built in the area at the start of 1810, and the first plant for the weaving and spinning wool which was established and erected by Edward Harris around 1840s. Most of the residents in Wood Sockets are of French-Canadian ancestry, wherein their forebears came from Canada who then came to work in the city’s textile industry. Woonsocket boasts numerous regional attractions such as the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, the Museum of Work & Culture, and the Veterans Memorial Museum. For outdoor activities, visitors flock to the River Island Arts Park and the Blackstone River for sports, scenic bike paths, and water adventures. There’s a strong community presence in Woonsocket, and locals can take part in activities like movies in the park, free concerts, and arts and cultural festivals. The city enjoys a low rate of external migration, as most residents tend to stay for many years due to the high-scoring school district, stable housing prices, and Woonsocket’s excellent safety and walkability.
| Population | 41,026 (-5.20%) |
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