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Cumberland

Rhode Island, United States
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Cumberland is a town located in northeastern Rhode Island, United States. It was originally part of Massachusetts. The area was inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Narragansett, before European settlement. Roger Williams, a religious dissenter, founded Providence in 1636, and the Narragansett people later expanded their territory to include parts of present-day Cumberland. The town's early growth was influenced by the textile industry. Cumberland is situated in Providence county and is part of the larger metropolitan area of Providence.123

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  3. list of cities and towns in the United States - Rhode Island
  4. Rhode Island - Precolonial period

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