Perry-Carpenter Grist Mill, Matunuck

Name: Perry-Carpenter Grist Mill
Address: 364 Moonstone Beach Rd, Matunuck, 02879-5102, United States
Telephone: +1 401-783-5483

#3 among attractions in Matunuck

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The Perry-Carpenter Grist Mill is an historic mill at 364 Moonstone Beach Road in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It is a small, single-story wood-frame structure set on a granite foundation close to the east side of the road. Its property includes the historic head and tail races which provide the water power for the mill. The mill was built c. 1716 by James Perry, and was moved to its present location sometime before 1789. It is the only one of four known mills of the period to survive, and is likely the oldest corn mill in the state that is still operational. ()

Built: 1716 (308 years ago)Coordinates: 41°23'32"N, 71°34'37"W

Address

364 Moonstone Beach RdMatunuck 02879-5102 United States

Contact

+1 401-783-5483

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Perry-Carpenter Grist Mill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Point Judith, Theatre-By-the-Sea, Frosty Drew Observatory, The Glass Station.

4.6 miE
Village
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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Museum, Observatories and planetariums
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41°26'19"N • 71°29'55"W
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Forts and castles
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National park
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Library
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Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
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Natural attraction, Lake
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