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The Blackstone River runs from Worcester, Massachusetts, to Providence, Rhode Island. Its waters powered the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, America's first successful cotton spinning mill. This creative spark began the nation's transformation from farm to factory. Today, the Blackstone River Valley is a special type of National Park, a living landscape containing thousands of natural and historic treasures.
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