Historical Marker
The Moshassuck River
Historical marker location:
Providence, Rhode Island
( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 44 and Canal Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 44.)
Its Industry and settlements as shown on an 1885 map.
The name "Rhode Island" is actually a misnomer, as the state is not an island, but rather a mainland state with numerous islands in its coastal waters.