Welcome to Phenix ...
Phenix is located in Kent County<1>.
Phenix is 130 feet [40 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Phenix lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Phenix: (401)
Websites for Phenix ...
Junior League: www.jlri.org/
Communities Also Named Phenix ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 4 communities that are also named Phenix - they are located in Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Phenix.
Communities near Phenix ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Phenix.
- Providence [Providence County]
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- Providence [Providence County] lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northeast of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 179,270 people
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- Fall River [Bristol County]
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- Fall River [Bristol County] lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the east of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 89,792 people
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- Warwick [Kent County]
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- Warwick [Kent County] lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the east of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 81,189 people
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- Cranston [Providence County]
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- Cranston [Providence County] lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the northeast of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 81,142 people
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- Pawtucket [Providence County]
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- Pawtucket [Providence County] lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the northeast of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 71,710 people
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- East Providence [Providence County]
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- East Providence [Providence County] lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the northeast of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 47,337 people
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- Woonsocket [Providence County]
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- Woonsocket [Providence County] lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the north of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 41,545 people
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- Cumberland [Providence County]
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- Cumberland [Providence County] lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the north of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 35,207 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Coventry [Kent County]
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- Coventry [Kent County] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the west of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 34,931 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- North Providence [Providence County]
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- North Providence [Providence County] lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the north of Phenix
- Population from the 2020 Census: 32,507 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Pawtucket [Providence County]
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Phenix. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Phenix.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Phenix. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Phenix.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Phenix. See our Newspapers Page for Phenix.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Phenix ...
Looking for more information about Phenix? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Phenix, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Phenix.
Adding Phenix to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Phenix in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Phenix was in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Phenix on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Rhode Island (1911).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Phenix on our Genealogy Page.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Mentions & References for Phenix
Index of Cities, Towns and Villages for Rhode Island
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Phenix. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Rhode Island: https://www.ri.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of the state's counties, including Kent, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Phenix - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Phenix) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Phenix. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from PhenixOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Phenix. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.7198, Longitude: -71.5326 |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |