Nasonville is a

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in Burrillville,

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. It was home to various manufacturers in the 19th century. The village was founded by Leonard Nason in 1825 when he purchased land along the river to found a axe and hoe factory. As of 2024, the village contains the Rhine of the Little Flower, RI's only catholic shrine. It honors

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and in 2023, the shrine celebrated its centennial jubilee.

References

External links

Nasonville Fire Department

Local Landmarks

Shrine of the Little Flower
(first shrine to St. Theresa in America) - see List of shrines#United States Villages in Providence County, Rhode Island Burrillville, Rhode Island Villages in Rhode Island {{RhodeIsland-geo-stub