Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Pawtucket is a city of 75,893 people in Providence County, Rhode Island, founded in 1671.
Why visit Pawtucket
Townapedia lists 93 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 89 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stump Hill, Central Falls Congregational Church, Central Falls Mill Historic District and Wannamoisett Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Pawtucket
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About Pawtucket
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 75,604 at the 2020 census, making the city the fourth-largest in the state. Pawtucket borders Providence and East Providence to the south, Central Falls and Lincoln to the north, and North Providence to the west. The city also borders the Massachusetts municipalities of Seekonk and Attleboro.
From the Wikipedia article Pawtucket, Rhode Island (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks93
Central Falls Congregational Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Church building in Rhode Island, United States of America
Central Falls Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Rhode Island, USA
Quality Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
American Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic school in Providence, Rhode Island
American Supply Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
United States historic place
Andrew Dickhaut Cottages Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district à Providence, Rhode Island
Benjamin F. Greene House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
Bridge Mill Power Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Hydroelectric power station in Rhode Island, United States of America
Candace Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Church in Rhode Island, United States
Charles Dowler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
College Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
81 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
Brown Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 mi
112 Sessions Street, Providence
Dennis M Lynch Arena
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
25 Andrew D. Ferland Way, Pawtucket
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes89
Bandidos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
88 Broad Street, Cumberland
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Gourmet House
Restaurant · Asian · 2.1 mi
787 Hope Street, Providence
Su-Th 10:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Like No Udder
Ice cream · 2.2 mi
Non dairy treats
783 Hope Street, Providence
Su 13:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 13:00-20:30
Rasoi
Restaurant · Indian · 1.5 mi
727 East Avenue, Pawtucket
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Seven Stars Bakery
Cafe · Bakery, Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
820 Hope Street, Providence
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa,Su 07:00-18:00
77 more on the map.
History
The name "Pawtucket" comes from the Algonquian word for "river fall."
The Pawtucket region was said to have been one of the most populous places in New England prior to the arrival of European settlers. American Indians would catch the salmon and smaller fish that gathered at the falls. The first settler here was Joseph Jenckes Jr. who came to the region from Lynn, Massachusetts. He purchased about 60 acres near Pawtucket Falls in 1671, then established a sawmill and forge. The entire town was destroyed during King Philip's War.
Other settlers followed Jenks, and the area became home to manufacturers of muskets, linseed oil, potash, and ships by 1775. Also around this time, Oziel Wilkinson and his family set up an iron forge that made anchors, nails, screws, farm implements, and cannons.
From the History section of Pawtucket, Rhode Island on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship69
Congdon Street Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
First Baptist Church in America
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
1030 Dexter Street, Central Falls
Saint Basil the Great Melkite Catholic Church
Church · Greek Catholic · 2.6 mi
33 Skyview Drive, Lincoln
Shopping10
Price Rite Marketplace of Pawtucket
Grocery · 1.4 mi
465 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries109
Healthcare12
Passport Health Providence Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
100 Highland Avenue, Providence
Map of Pawtucket
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 4.4 in | 12.3 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 3.7 in | 10.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.9 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 5.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Woonsocket (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Providence County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-01-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2022-05-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-08-21: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
North Central State Airport (SFZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Central Falls 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Valley Falls 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Providence 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- East Providence 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Attleboro 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- North Attleborough Town 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Cranston 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Taunton 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Somerset 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Franklin Town 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pawtucket, RI, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Pawtucket police in the St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pawtucket St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McCoy Stadium - Pawtucket Slaters mural, Waz8, CC0
- Central Falls Congregational Church 2013, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PawtucketRI QualityHill StJosephsSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former site of Patterson Brothers Commercial Building Cumberland RI, Kenneth C Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CharlesDowlerHouse, Caffeinatedlibrarian, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CentralFallsRI AmericanSupplyCompanyBuilding2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PawtucketRI FirstWardWardroom, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wanskuck Library, Marcbela, Public domain
- Benjamin F. Greene House Central Falls RI, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas P. Ives House Providence 2011, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hebronville Mill, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- United States Customshouse (Providence, Rhode Island) 2016, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nicholson File Company Mill, Providence RI, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David G. Fales House corner view, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Susan S and Edward J Cutler House, Providence RI, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ProvidenceRI ProvidenceFruitAndProduceBuilding, unidentified HABS photographer, Public domain
- Cumberland Town Hall RI, Marcbela (Marc N Belanger), Public domain
- AttleboroMA HerbertASadlerHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McCoy Stadium aerial view abandoned 2023, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- McCoy Stadium advertising signs, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Jason Davis Winds Up (3737322916), tjperr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lance Barrett and Josh Kroeger, tjperr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McCoy Stadium - exterior 1, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - Ben Mondor plaque, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - exterior 2, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - press box, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - kid statues, Waz8, CC0
- PawSox HoF inductee - 2019, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - grandstand, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - Paws statue, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - main entrance, Waz8, CC0
- PawSox HoF ceremonial first pitch - 2016, Waz8, CC0
- PawSox vs. Bisons - September 5, 2016, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - Ben Mondor statue, Waz8, CC0
- Longest game in professional baseball history - line score, Waz8, CC0
- McCoy Stadium - exterior 3, Waz8, CC0
- PawSox HoF inductees - 2016, Waz8, CC0
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