While we don't have a date for the founding of Pocasset, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Time Zone: Pocasset lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Pocasset: 401
Communities Also Named Pocasset ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Rhode Island communities named Pocasset: This one is located in Providence County and the other is located in Newport County.
Beyond Rhode Island, there are 3 communities that are also named Pocasset - they are located in Massachusetts and Oklahoma.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pocasset. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pocasset.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pocasset. 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 Pocasset.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pocasset. See our Newspapers Page for Pocasset.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pocasset ...
Looking for more information about Pocasset? 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 Pocasset, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Pocasset.
Adding Pocasset to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Pocasset in the GNIS. For more information, see the Referenced GNIS Codes section on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Pocasset was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of the state's counties, including Providence, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pocasset - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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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 found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.