Where is Harrisville, Rhode Island, USA?

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Where is Harrisville Located? - Harrisville is a city located in the Alcona County of Rhode Island, United States. Harrisville lies between 39.7092262 Degrees North latitudes and 84.0632685 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Harrisville, Rhode Island

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

Where is Harrisville Located?

Harrisville is a city located in the Alcona County of Rhode Island, United States. Harrisville lies between 39.7092262 Degrees North latitudes and 84.0632685 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Harrisville city is 1745 people and the city has a total area of 0.81 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Harrisville, Rhode Island Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
Village (CDP)Harrisville
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
State CapitalProvidence
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude41.9653°N
Longitude71.6742°W
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Land Area1.83 sq mi
Water Area0.07 sq mi
Total Area1.90 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)1,561 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 853 per sq mi
ZIP Code02830
Area Code401
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code44-32200
Congressional DistrictRhode Island's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Harrisville, Rhode Island

  • Chepachet, Rhode Island — 5 mi South
  • Harmony, Rhode Island — 7 mi Southeast
  • Pascoag, Rhode Island — 2 mi West
  • Burrillville, Rhode Island — 3 mi North
  • North Smithfield, Rhode Island — 11 mi East
  • Woonsocket, Rhode Island — 12 mi East
  • Smithfield, Rhode Island — 15 mi Southeast
  • Uxbridge, Massachusetts — 14 mi Northeast
  • Providence, Rhode Island — 24 mi Southeast
  • Worcester, Massachusetts — 32 mi North

Driving Distances from Harrisville, Rhode Island

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
PascoagRhode Island25 minutes
ChepachetRhode Island510 minutes
HarmonyRhode Island712 minutes
WoonsocketRhode Island1220 minutes
North SmithfieldRhode Island1120 minutes
SmithfieldRhode Island1525 minutes
ProvidenceRhode Island2435 minutes
WorcesterMassachusetts3245 minutes
BostonMassachusetts581 hour 10 minutes
HartfordConnecticut701 hour 20 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Harrisville, Rhode Island

TransportationDetails
Airport NameRhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
IATA CodePVD
PortPort of Providence (regional)
Major HighwaysRhode Island Route 98, Rhode Island Route 102, Rhode Island Route 107, Route 7 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Providence
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLimited RIPTA regional bus connections in nearby communities
  • Rhode Island Routes 98 and 102 provide the primary highway connections through Burrillville and neighboring towns.
  • Nearby Route 7 connects Harrisville with Woonsocket, Smithfield, and Providence.
  • Interstate 295 and Interstate 95 are accessible within a short drive for regional travel.
  • Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is approximately 32 miles south, offering domestic flights.
  • Amtrak and MBTA commuter rail services are available from Providence for travel throughout the Northeast Corridor.

What are top Places to Visit in Harrisville, Rhode Island

Landmark NameType
Assembly TheatreHistoric Performing Arts Venue
Burrillville Historical & Preservation SocietyHistory Museum
Spring Lake BeachRecreation Area
Buck Hill Management AreaWildlife & Hiking Area
Pulaski State Park and Recreation AreaState Park
George Washington Management AreaConservation Area
Wallum LakeLake Recreation Area
Bridgeton School Historic SiteHistoric Landmark
Pascoag ReservoirScenic Waterbody
Black Hut Management AreaNature Preserve

Colleges and Universities in Harrisville, Rhode Island

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Community College of Rhode Island – Lincoln CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Bryant UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, liberal arts, and information systems
Providence CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, business, and education
University of Rhode IslandPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, pharmacy, and graduate programs
Burrillville School DepartmentPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Harrisville and the Town of Burrillville

Waterbodies in Harrisville, Rhode Island

Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake), Wallum Lake, Clear River, Branch River, Tarkiln Pond, Wakefield Pond, Spring Lake, Bowdish Reservoir, Wilson Reservoir, Nipmuc River

Golf Courses in Harrisville, Rhode Island

Crystal Lake Golf Club, Glocester Country Club, Foster Country Club, Valley Country Club, Louisquisset Golf Club, Kirkbrae Country Club, Harmony Hill Country Club, Blissful Meadows Golf Club

Harrisville, Rhode Island — Key Historical Facts

  • Harrisville developed during the nineteenth century as a textile mill village along the Branch River and became the civic center of Burrillville.
  • The community grew around water-powered mills, with textile manufacturing serving as the primary economic activity throughout the Industrial Revolution.
  • Many of Harrisville's historic brick mill buildings, churches, and civic structures remain and contribute to its designation within the Harrisville Historic District.
  • The village evolved into the administrative and commercial center of Burrillville while preserving much of its New England mill-town character.
  • Today, Harrisville is known for its historic architecture, outdoor recreation, nearby lakes and forests, and its role as the governmental center of Burrillville.

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