Abbott Run is a de facto

De facto

De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...

river

River

A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...

 in the U.S.

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 states of Massachusetts

Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...

 and Rhode Island

Rhode Island

The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...

. It flows approximately 16 km (10 mi).

Course

The river rises from Miscoe Lake

Miscoe Lake

Miscoe Lake is a reservoir in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island. The northern tip of the lake lies in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.The lake is a temporary habitat for Canadian Geese and is a popular fishing spot....

 on the border of Wrentham, Massachusetts

Wrentham, Massachusetts

Wrentham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,955 at the 2010 census.- History :Wrentham was first settled by the English in 1660 and officially incorporated in 1673. It was burned down during King Philip's War 1675-1676. For a short time, it was the...

 and Cumberland, Rhode Island

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Cumberland is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States, incorporated in 1746. The population was 33,506 at the 2010 census.-History:...

, then flows south through Cumberland, Rhode Island

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Cumberland is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States, incorporated in 1746. The population was 33,506 at the 2010 census.-History:...

 where it provides water to numerous ponds, including Diamond Hill Reservoir, Arnold Mills Reservoir and Rawson Pond. It then flows back into Massachusetts and flows south through North Attleborough

North Attleborough, Massachusetts

North Attleborough, commonly written North Attleboro, is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 28,712 at the 2010 United States Census.The village of North Attleborough Center is located in the town.-History:...

, past the village of Adamsdale. From there, the river flows back into Rhode Island and continues through Cumberland, providing water to Robin Hollow and Happy Hollow Ponds before flowing into the Blackstone River

Blackstone River

The Blackstone River is a river in the U.S. states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It flows approximately 48 mi and drains a watershed of approximately 540 sq. mi...

 at the village of Valley Falls

Valley Falls, Rhode Island

Valley Falls is a village and census-designated place in the town of Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Valley Falls is located in the southern part of Cumberland, Rhode Island and borders the city of Central Falls, Rhode Island,the city of Attleboro, Massachusetts, and...

.

Crossings

Below is a list of all crossings over Abbott Run. The list starts at the headwaters and heads downstream.

• Wrentham
  • West Street (MA 121)
• Cumberland
  • Sumner Brown Road
  • Reservoir Road
  • Sneech Pond Road
  • Nate Whipple Highway (RI 120
    Route 120 (Rhode Island)
    -Route:Route 120 takes the following route through the State:*Cumberland: ; Route 122 to Massachusetts State line at Route 120**Nate Whipple Highway-Notes:...
    
    )
  • Rawson Road
  • Howard Road
  • Interstate 295
    Interstate 295 (Rhode Island-Massachusetts)
    Interstate 295 is an Interstate route in length within the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. It serves as a western bypass around Providence, Rhode Island. The southern terminus is a junction with I-95 in Warwick, Rhode Island...
    
    
• North Attleborough
  • Hunts Bridge Road
  • Cushman Road
  • Mendon Road
• Cumberland
  • Dexter Street (RI 123
    Route 123 (Rhode Island)
    Route 123 is a state highway running in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Route 123 is not a very heavily traveled road as compared to others in the region.-Route description:...
    
    )
  • Mill Street

Tributaries

Burnt Swamp Brook and the Millers River

Millers River (Rhode Island)

The Millers River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 3 km . There are no dams along the river's length.-Course:...

 are the only two named tributaries of Abbott Run, though it has many unnamed streams that also feed it.

See also

• List of rivers in Massachusetts
• List of rivers in Rhode Island
• Millers River
  Millers River (Rhode Island)
  The Millers River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 3 km . There are no dams along the river's length.-Course:...