Dry Tavern, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Dry Tavern, Pennsylvania
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 Dry Tavern, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Dry Tavern, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 655 |
| • Density | 484.47/sq mi (187.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-20080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2634213 |
Dry Tavern is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
You can find Dry Tavern right next to the town of Rices Landing. It sits on higher ground, south of the Monongahela River, along Pennsylvania Route 88. In 2020, about 655 people lived there.
What's in a Name? The Story of Dry Tavern
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Dry Tavern got its unique name from a local business that was once there. This business was a tavern, which is like an inn or a pub. But this particular tavern was special because it did not sell any alcohol. That's why it was called "Dry Tavern"!
Who Lives There? Dry Tavern's Population
Understanding the population of a place helps us learn about its community. This is called demographics.
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| 2020 | 655 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, Dry Tavern had a population of 655 people. This number helps us see how the community has grown or changed over time.
See also
In Spanish: Dry Tavern para niños
