Lees River facts for kids

For the river in Ireland, see River Lee. For the river in England, see River Lea.

Quick facts for kids Lees River
Lees River and environs
Country	United States
State	Massachusetts
County	Bristol County
Physical characteristics
Main source	41°44′37″N 71°11′21″W / 41.7436°N 71.1891°W / 41.7436; -71.1891
River mouth	Mount Hope Bay 41°43′11″N 71°11′45″W / 41.7197°N 71.1957°W / 41.7197; -71.1957
Length	2.9 mi (4.7 km)

The Lees River or Lee's River, shown on federal maps as the Lee River, is a 2.9-mile-long (4.7 km) tidal river that forms part of the boundary between Swansea and Somerset, Massachusetts. It flows south to drain into Mount Hope Bay.

The first documented local shipyard was established on the river between 1707 and 1712 by Samuel Lee. Today the river is designated as a Class A, "outstanding resource" water.

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