Usquepaug is a village in the
towns
A town is a human settlement. Towns are generally larger than villages and smaller than cities, though the criteria to distinguish between them vary considerably in different parts of the world.
Origin and use
The word "town" shares an ori ...
of
Richmond
Richmond most often refers to:
* Richmond, Virginia, the capital of Virginia, United States
* Richmond, London, a part of London
* Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town in England
* Richmond, British Columbia, a city in Canada
* Richmond, California, ...
and
South Kingstown in
Washington County, Rhode Island, United States.
It is located along the
Usquepaug River
The Usquepaug River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) and is a major tributary of the Pawcatuck River. There are two dams along the river's length.
Course
The river is formed by the con ...
. A portion of the village is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places as the
Usquepaug Road Historic District
The Usquepaug Road Historic District is a historic district near the village of Usquepaug in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It consists of a collection of properties, mostly on the south side of Usequepaug Road (Rhode Island Route 138) between ...
.
Overview
The village is the location of Kenyon Corn Meal Company, a
gristmill founded in the late 17th century, and currently located in a building constructed in 1886. The white corn meal is used in a traditional Rhode Island food,
johnnycakes and the annual Johnny Cake Festival is held in Usquepaug.
References
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Villages in Washington County, Rhode Island
Richmond, Rhode Island
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Providence metropolitan area
Villages in Rhode Island