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The real development of Fall River's industry, however, would occur along the falling river from which it was named, about a mile north of Durfee's first mill.

The Quequechan River, with its eight falls, combined to make Fall River the best tidewater privilege in southern New England.

It was perfect for industrialization — big enough for profit and expansion, yet small enough to be developed by local capital without interference from Boston.