Hunt River (Rhode Island) facts for kids
The Hunt River is a small river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows for about 11 kilometers (7 miles). Long ago, a small stone dam on the river helped power a mill that made woolen cloth. This mill was busy from 1811 to 1924.
Where the Hunt River Flows
The Hunt River begins in a town called East Greenwich. It forms when two smaller streams, Scrabbletown Brook and another unnamed stream, join together. From there, the river flows north alongside Rhode Island State Route 4. Then, it turns northeast and reaches Potowomut Pond. After the pond, the river flows southeast towards the Potowomut Peninsula. Here, the river gets wider and is then known as the Potowomut River.
Most of the Hunt River creates a natural border between two areas: Kent County and Washington County. It also separates the towns of East Greenwich and Warwick from North Kingstown.
Bridges Over the Hunt River
Many roads cross over the Hunt River. Here is a list of the main crossings, starting from where the river begins and moving downstream:
- In East Greenwich:
- South Road
- In North Kingstown:
- Davisville Road (RI 403)
- Frenchtown Road (RI 402)
- Post Road (U.S. 1)
- Austin Road
- Potowomut Road
Streams That Feed the River
The Hunt River gets its water from several smaller streams. Two of these streams have names: Frenchtown Brook and Fry Brook. Many other unnamed streams also flow into the Hunt River, helping it grow.
