Aristes, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Aristes, Pennsylvania
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Aristes
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 Aristes, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Aristes, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia |
| Township | Conyngham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,750 ft (530 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 256 |
| • Density | 688.17/sq mi (265.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17920
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-02968 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1168385 |
Aristes is a small community in Conyngham Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. Aristes is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 256 people lived there. It's also part of the larger Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area. Aristes is located right next to Centralia, a famous "ghost town."
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History of Aristes: From Tavern to Town
How Aristes Got Its Name
Around the year 1800, a building called the Red Tavern was built. It was located along an old road known as the Old Reading Road. This road connected the towns of Catawissa and Reading.
In 1865, the person who owned the Red Tavern decided to create a new village. They named this new village "Montana." However, the name didn't stick for long. When a post office was opened in the village in 1897, the name was changed to "Aristes." This name is a shorter version of "Aristides," who was a famous Greek statesman.
United Airlines Flight 624 Crash
In 1948, a sad event happened near Aristes. United Airlines Flight 624 was a plane that crashed in the area. The plane hit a high-voltage powerline. Several well-known people were on board the flight. These included Earl Carroll, who was famous for Broadway theater, and his girlfriend, actress Beryl Wallace. Also on the plane were Henry L. Jackson, a fashion editor for Collier's Weekly magazine and a co-founder of Esquire magazine, and Venita Varden Oakie.
Geography of Aristes: Where It Is Located
Location and Size
Aristes is found in the southern part of Columbia County. Its exact location is 40°49′8″N 76°20′22″W / 40.81889°N 76.33944°W. It is east of the center of Conyngham Township. It is also northeast of the famous town of Centralia.
The United States Census Bureau says that the Aristes CDP covers a total area of about 0.96 square kilometers (or 0.37 square miles). All of this area is land.
Roads and Natural Features
Aristes is easy to reach because it is served by Pennsylvania Route 42. The southern part of the CDP is mostly covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees and natural areas to explore.
Population of Aristes: How Many People Live Here
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 230 | — | |
| 2010 | 311 | 35.2% | |
| 2020 | 256 | −17.7% | |
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Let's look at how many people have lived in Aristes over the years.
- In 2000, there were 230 people living in Aristes.
- By 2010, the population grew to 311 people.
- In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 256 people.
In 2000, most of the people living in Aristes were White. The average age of people in Aristes in 2000 was 48 years old. This means that half the population was younger than 48, and half was older.
See also
In Spanish: Aristes para niños
