Nasonville, Rhode Island
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St. Theresa Catholic Church
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.[1]
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.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Burrillville History - Nasonville".
- ^ Landeck, Katie. "The Shrine of the Little Flower is RI's only Catholic shrine. Here's its story". The Providence Journal. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Nasonville Fire Department
- Local Landmarks
- Shrine of the Little Flower (first shrine to St. Theresa in America) - see List of shrines#United States
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41°58′54″N 71°37′00″W / 41.98167°N 71.61667°W
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