Claim: The Providence River is a tidal river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island that flows approximately 8 miles and is formed by the confluence of the Woonasquatucket and Moshassuck rivers in downtown Providence.
Evidence: The Providence River is a tidal river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 8 miles (13 km). The river is formed by the confluence of the Woonasquatucket and Moshassuck rivers in downtown Providence. 8 mi (13 km) confluence of Woonasquatucket and Moshassuck Rivers