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Old Slater Mill

Old Slater Mill is a historic place in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000001.

Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode IslandListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000001★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old Slater Mill?

The Slater Mill is a historic water-powered 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 America to use the Arkwright system of cotton spinning as developed by Richard Arkwright.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Old Slater Mill
City
Pawtucket
County
Providence County
State
Rhode Island
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000001
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.87707, -71.38293
When was Old Slater Mill listed on the National Register?

Old Slater Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Old Slater Mill located?

Old Slater Mill is located in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.87707, -71.38293. See the map above.

Is Old Slater Mill a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old Slater Mill is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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