Harrisville Rhode Island Map

About Harrisville, Rhode Island

Harrisville is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,767. The population density is 863.3 people per km². Harrisville is located at 41.9657°N, 71.6745°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Harrisville unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate sculpting of water and time, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, tree-draped embrace. It lies 8.6 miles west-south-west of Woonsocket, RI (from Woonsocket, RI: bearing 253°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-west of Uxbridge. The soil here, a rich loam tinged with the rust of iron deposits, supports a verdant growth that softens the contours of the terrain, making the roads themselves seem to flow rather than cut through the countryside. In the quiet mornings, a mist often hangs low in the hollows, lending an ethereal quality to the scene, a soft breath exhaled by the awakening earth before the sun burns it away. The air, even in the height of summer, carries a subtle coolness, a reminder of the many small streams and ponds that thread through the woods, their surfaces glinting like scattered coins under the shifting canopy. The roots of Harrisville run deep into a history of industry, where the murmur of waterpower once echoed through the valleys, driving the mills that formed the backbone of its economy. Though the great factories are now mostly quiet sentinels to a bygone era, the spirit of enterprise lingers, a subtle undercurrent in the lives of its residents. The local economy now finds its pulse in a more varied rhythm, a blend of small businesses and artisanal crafts that reflect a proud self-reliance. One might still find remnants of the past in the sturdy brickwork of older buildings, their facades bearing the patina of generations, hinting at the stories held within their walls. The very character of Harrisville is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather a gentle companion to the present.

About This Harrisville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrisville, Rhode Island — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.965654, -71.674511. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Harrisville and Providence County.

Detailed location data for Harrisville includes the ZIP code (02830), telephone area code (401), county seat of Providence County (Providence), and school district assignment (Burrillville School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Harrisville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.