Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Woonsocket is a city located in Providence County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 43,224.

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Providence County, Rhode Island - 2000

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Woonsocket is right on the Massachusetts border. In the 2000 census, 46.1% of the population identified itself as French or French-Canadian. It is one of the most heavily French-Canadian cities in New England. Historically, the city has been called, « La place de plus Française aux États-unis » (The most French city in America).

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Massachusetts - 2000 - New England

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CVS/pharmacy is headquartered in Woonsocket. Several notable people were born in Woonsocket:

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• Rocco Baldelli, professional baseball player
• Gabby Hartnett, professional baseball player and manager
• Nap Lajoie, professional baseball player
• J. Howard McGrath, politician
• Bill Summers, professional umpire

Brian Boucher was born in New Jersey but spent much of his early life in Woonsocket.

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Brian Boucher - New Jersey

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