Central Falls Congregational Church, Pawtucket

Name: Central Falls Congregational Church
Address: Pawtucket, United States

#14 among attractions in Pawtucket

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Central Falls Congregational Church is an historic church located in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This Shingle style wood-frame structure was built in 1883 to serve a local Congregationalist congregation which was established in 1820 and had outgrown its previous space. Among the members of this church was wadding mill industrialist and Lieutenant governor of Rhode Island Henry A. Stearns. ()

Built: 1883 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 41°53'7"N, 71°23'0"W

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Central FallsPawtucket United States

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Central Falls Congregational Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCoy Stadium, Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower, Pawtucket Falls, Slater Mill Historic Site.

1.1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket
28 min walk • McCoy Stadium, nestled in the heart of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a cherished landmark for baseball enthusiasts and a testament to American sports culture. This classic stadium has been a cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1942 and has the distinction...
~1780 ftNW
Park
Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower, Pawtucket
9 min walk • Jenks Park is a city park of Central Falls, Rhode Island. The city's only large park, its development began in 1890 on land donated by Alvin Jenks. Its centerpiece is Cogswell Tower, designed by Pawtucket architect Albert H. Humes and built in 1904. A gift of Caroline Cogswell, the tower stands 18 feet square and 70 feet tall.
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Pawtucket Falls, Pawtucket
13 min walk • Pawtucket Falls is a waterfall on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The falls are located a half mile upstream from where the Blackstone flows into the Seekonk River.
0.5 miS
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Slater Mill Historic Site, Pawtucket
14 min walk • The Slater Mill is a historic textile mill complex on the banks of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, modeled after cotton spinning mills first established in England. It is the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in North America to utilize the Arkwright system of cotton spinning as developed by Richard Arkwright.
0.5 miNW
City, Area
Central Falls, Pawtucket
14 min walk • Central Falls is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,583 at the 2020 census. With an area of only 1.29 square miles, it is the smallest and most densely populated city in the smallest state, and the 27th most densely populated incorporated place in the United States.
0.5 miS
Park, Visitor center, Tourist information
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Pawtucket
14 min walk • Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a National Park Service unit in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues
Liberty Arming the Patriot, Pawtucket
16 min walk • Liberty Arming the Patriot, sometimes called Freedom Arming the Patriot, is a bronze sculpture at Park Place in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, commemorating the participation of the city's citizens in the American Civil War.
~1980 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, Pawtucket
10 min walk • The Gamm Theatre is a non-profit theater in Warwick, Rhode Island.
0.4 miS
City hall
Pawtucket City Hall, Pawtucket
12 min walk • Pawtucket City Hall is located at 137 Roosevelt Avenue, just outside the central business district of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Art Deco-style building was designed by Providence architect John O'Malley and was built in 1933–1936, its cost subsidized by funds from the Works Progress Administration.
0.5 miW
Park
Central Street School, Pawtucket
14 min walk • The Central Street School is an historic school building located at 379 Central Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This 2 ¹⁄₂-story wood-frame building was built by the city in 1881 to meet burgeoning demand for education brought about by the success of the local mills.
0.5 miS
Music venue
Stone Soup Coffeehouse, Pawtucket
14 min walk • The Stone Soup Coffeehouse is a coffeehouse based in Rhode Island. It is one of the oldest folk music venues in Southern New England. After many years in Pawtucket, Stone Soup returns to Providence September 2019. Shows will be at the Music Mansion on 88 Meeting Street.

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Nearby attractions include St. Casimir Parish, Pawtucket (1 min walk), St. Joseph Parish, Pawtucket (1 min walk), Central Falls Mill Historic District, Pawtucket (3 min walk), Adams Public Library, Pawtucket (7 min walk).