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St Theresa Catholic Church, Nasonville RI
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Nasonville is a village in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. 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 Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and in 2023, the shrine celebrated its centennial jubilee.

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