Mapleville, Rhode Island facts for kids
Mapleville is a small village located in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island. It was once a busy center for factories in the 1800s. Today, Mapleville has a post office, a fire station, churches, and various local businesses.
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Mapleville's Early Days
Mapleville started as a settlement known as Cooper's Mills. People began to settle here a long time ago.
Quakers and Early Meetings
In 1786, a group of people called Quakers started meeting in the Mapleville area. Quakers are a religious group known for their peaceful beliefs. They built a special meeting house in 1791 where they could gather.
Factories and Growth in the 1800s
The first half of the 1800s was a time of big changes for Mapleville. Many factories, especially those making textiles (cloth) and processing lumber, were built. These mills helped the village grow. By 1900, there were 54 homes owned by the companies for their workers. Soon after, 30 new homes and a large brick mill were built. This brick mill became a famous factory called the Coronet Worsted Company, which made woolen fabrics.
Churches Built in the Early 1900s
At the start of the 1900s, two important churches were built in Mapleville. Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Church was completed in 1907. The Mapleville Methodist Episcopal Church was officially opened in 1909. These churches became important places for the community.
