Where is Greenville, Rhode Island, USA?

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Where is Greenville Located? - Greenville is a city located in the Bond County of Rhode Island, United States. Greenville lies between 40.0992294 Degrees North latitudes and 83.1140771 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Greenville, Rhode Island

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Where is Greenville?: The Google Map showing the location of Greenville in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.

Where is Greenville Located?

Greenville is a city located in the Bond County of Rhode Island, United States. Greenville lies between 40.0992294 Degrees North latitudes and 83.1140771 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Greenville city is 9061 people and the city has a total area of 5.1 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Greenville, Rhode Island Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGreenville
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
State CapitalProvidence
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude41.8712°N
Longitude71.5520°W
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Land Area8.71 sq mi
Water Area0.34 sq mi
Total Area9.05 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)9,552 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,097
ZIP Code02828
Area Code401
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code44-31870
Congressional DistrictRhode Island's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Greenville, Rhode Island

  • Smithfield, Rhode Island — 3 mi Southeast
  • North Providence, Rhode Island — 10 mi Southeast
  • Providence, Rhode Island — 12 mi Southeast
  • Woonsocket, Rhode Island — 12 mi North
  • Cumberland, Rhode Island — 12 mi Northeast
  • Pawtucket, Rhode Island — 15 mi East
  • Warwick, Rhode Island — 22 mi South
  • Westerly, Rhode Island — 55 mi Southwest
  • Newport, Rhode Island — 40 mi Southeast
  • Boston, Massachusetts — 55 mi Northeast

Driving Distances from Greenville, Rhode Island

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
SmithfieldRhode Island310 minutes
North ProvidenceRhode Island1020 minutes
ProvidenceRhode Island1225 minutes
WoonsocketRhode Island1220 minutes
CumberlandRhode Island1220 minutes
PawtucketRhode Island1530 minutes
WarwickRhode Island2240 minutes
NewportRhode Island401 hour
WesterlyRhode Island551 hour 15 minutes
BostonMassachusetts551 hour 15 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Greenville, Rhode Island

TransportationDetails
Airport NameT. F. Green International Airport
IATA CodePVD
PortPort of Providence
Major HighwaysInterstate 295, U.S. Route 44, Rhode Island Route 116
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available at Providence Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)
  • Interstate 295 - Major highway connecting Greenville with Providence and surrounding communities.
  • U.S. Route 44 - Historic regional route serving northern Rhode Island.
  • Rhode Island Route 116 - Local highway connecting Greenville with nearby towns.

What are top Places to Visit in Greenville, Rhode Island

Landmark NameType
Waterman LakeLake and Recreation Area
Snake Den State ParkState Park
Wolf Hill Forest PreserveNature Preserve
Harmony ChapelHistoric Landmark
Smith-Appleby House MuseumHistoric Museum
Greenville Public LibraryCultural Landmark
George Washington Highway Historic AreaHistoric Area
Lincoln Woods State ParkRecreation Area
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife RefugeNature Area
Chepachet VillageHistoric Village

Colleges and Universities near Greenville, Rhode Island

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Bryant UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, finance, management, and entrepreneurship programs
Community College of Rhode Island - Flanagan CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, technical education, and workforce training
Providence CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, business, sciences, and humanities
Rhode Island CollegePublicCollegeEducation, nursing, arts, and social sciences
Brown UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, and liberal arts

Waterbodies near Greenville, Rhode Island

Waterman Lake, Woonasquatucket River, Moshassuck River, Providence River, and nearby northern Rhode Island waterways

Golf Courses near Greenville, Rhode Island

Crystal Lake Golf Club, Triggs Memorial Golf Course, Kirkbrae Country Club, Cranston Country Club, and Louisquisset Golf Club

Greenville, Rhode Island — Key Historical Facts

  • Greenville developed as a historic village within the town of Smithfield in northern Rhode Island.
  • The area grew around agriculture, water-powered mills, and small industries during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
  • Greenville was named after General Nathanael Greene, a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
  • The village became an important local center for farming, manufacturing, and commerce in Smithfield.
  • The development of textile mills and mill villages contributed to the economic growth of the surrounding region.
  • Greenville has preserved historic structures and rural landscapes that reflect northern Rhode Island's heritage.
  • Today, Greenville is known for its residential neighborhoods, historic character, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Providence.

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