Queen River (Rhode Island) facts for kids

The Queen River is a small river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows for about 10.7 miles (17.2 kilometers). There is one dam along the river's path.

Where Does the Queen River Flow?

The Queen River starts in a wet area called Dead Swamp in West Greenwich. From there, it flows south through the town of Exeter. It then continues into South Kingstown. In South Kingstown, it joins with another stream called Glen Rock Brook. When these two meet, they form a bigger river known as the Usquepaug River.

Roads That Cross the Queen River

Many roads go over the Queen River. Here is a list of the main crossings, starting from where the river begins and moving downstream:

• In Exeter:
  • Ten Rod Road (also known as RI 102)
  • William Reynolds Road
  • Mail Road
• In South Kingstown:
  • Dugway Road

Smaller Streams That Feed the Queen River

The Queen River gets water from many smaller streams. Besides many unnamed ones, these brooks also flow into the Queen River:

• Sodom Brook
• Locke Brook
• Rake Factory Brook