Etymology

Wood River Junction

Today it means: A village in the town of Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Full definition →

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The story

The Wood River is a short distance to the west, but the Pawcatuck River is closer to the village. The rail junction closed in 1947, but "Junction" remains part of the name.

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