Rhode Island, though small and densely populated as it is, is filled with abandoned places. These sites represent earlier times. From decaying colonial homes, to empty factories, and crumbling farmhouses, there are many striking places to discover. Some of these places are a little more worse for wear than others. Here are 9 beautiful ruins found in the smallest state.

1. Having played such an important role in the American Industrial Revolution, the state of Rhode Island is filled with old mills such as this one in Richmond that serves as a reminder of the bustling factories that were once here.
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2. These gorgeous old ruins are a familiar sight for anyone that has explored Scarborough Beach in Narragansett.
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3. Even the Newport Cliff Walk offers these elaborate ruins to observe along the walk.
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4. The Cranston Foundry ruins date back to 1812 and can be found on Furnace Hill Brook in Cranston.
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5. This condemned farm house can be seen on Putnam Pike in the small village of Harmony.
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6. This crumbling wall in Richmond stands as a reminder of the brick building that once stood here.
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7. The old foundation left abandoned in Bonnet Shores in Narragansett is an eerie place in the midst of this popular tourist town.
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8. Crumbling buildings are often found where you'd least expect it. This old structure in North Smithfield found in the woods is a perfect example.
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9. This abandoned stable found in Brenton Point State Park dates back to the 1800s and is known as The Bells.
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