Meanings
proper noun
- A village in the town of Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States.
Origin
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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APA
Wood River Junction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wood%20River%20Junction
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“Wood River Junction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wood%20River%20Junction. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Wood River Junction,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wood%20River%20Junction.
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