Linesville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Linesville, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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West Erie Street (US 6) in downtown Linesville
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| Nickname(s):
Where the Ducks Walk on the Fish
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Location of Linesville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Linesville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(middle of borough)
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1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Highest elevation
(northeast corner of borough)
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1,117 ft (340 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Pymatuning Lake)
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1,008 ft (307 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 961 |
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(2022)
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947 |
| • Density | 1,242.89/sq mi (479.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16424
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
Linesville is a small town, called a borough, in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 961 people lived there.
The town got its name from its founders, the Line family. William Line, whose grandfather was from Switzerland, moved here in the early 1820s. His relative, Amos Line, helped plan the town. Amos Line explored the wild areas of western Pennsylvania in the early 1800s.
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History of Linesville
Linesville was settled by Amos Line, who was born in New Jersey. He built a mill in the area in 1820. The village was officially planned in 1825.
At first, it was known as Line's Mills. Later, in 1864, its name changed to Linesville Station. It was not called Linesville until 1883. The town officially became a borough on March 22, 1862. It separated from Pine Township to become its own local government.
Geography and Location
Linesville is located in the western part of Crawford County. It is surrounded by Pine Township, which is a separate area.
The town covers about 2.0 square kilometers (0.77 square miles) of land. There is no water within the borough limits. Linesville is just north of the northeast end of Pymatuning Reservoir.
Travel and Roads
U.S. Route 6 goes right through the middle of Linesville. This road leads east about 17 miles to Meadville, which is the main town of Crawford County. If you go northwest and then south on US 6, it's about 16 miles to Andover, Ohio.
There is a shorter way to Andover, Ohio, which is about 10 miles. This route uses South Mercer Street. It crosses the Linesville Spillway of Pymatuning Lake and connects to Pennsylvania Route 285.
Population and Community
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 434 | — | |
| 1880 | 550 | 26.7% | |
| 1890 | 552 | 0.4% | |
| 1900 | 661 | 19.7% | |
| 1910 | 833 | 26.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,015 | 21.8% | |
| 1930 | 963 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,150 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,246 | 8.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,255 | 0.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,265 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,198 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,166 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,155 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,040 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 961 | −7.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 947 | −8.9% | |
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In 2000, Linesville had 1,155 people living there. There were 470 households and 306 families. The population density was about 1,510 people per square mile.
About 29.4% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.45 people. The average family had 2.99 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 26.7% were under 18 years old. About 20.9% were 65 years or older. The average age was 40 years.
Linesville is part of the Conneaut School District. The district's main offices are in Linesville. The Conneaut Area Senior High School and the Alice Shafer Annex are also located here.
Fun Places to Visit
Linesville has several interesting places to visit. The most famous are Pymatuning Lake and the Linesville Spillway.
The Place Where the Ducks Walk on the Fish
In warm weather, the spillway is home to thousands of large carp fish. Visitors often throw bread into the water for them. This unique sight is known as "The Place Where the Ducks Walk on the Fish." This funny name was created by a local businessman named Alpine Maclaine.
People in the area say the spillway is Pennsylvania's second most popular tourist spot. It is only behind the Liberty Bell. The Linesville Volunteer Fire Department used to have a duck standing on a fish as its logo.
Pymatuning Lake
Pymatuning Lake is one of the biggest man-made lakes in Pennsylvania. It was built in the 1930s. This was a project during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Linesville is also home to the University of Pittsburgh's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. This lab studies nature and the environment.
Other Interesting Facts
Linesville is the birthplace of Winfield Line. He was Amos Line's great-great-grandson. In 1922-1923, Winfield and his brother Francis hiked and hitchhiked through every state in the United States. They later wrote a book about their amazing journey.
Another small point of interest is at the town's main intersection. On the Maclaine Building, there is a sign that says "CHICAGO: 500 miles NEW YORK: 500 miles." The real halfway point between these two cities is actually about a mile west.
Long ago, Linesville was known as the "onion capital" of the United States. It sent its onions to many places using the Erie & Pittsburgh Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Linesville made national news in November 2005. At that time, 18-year-old Christopher Seeley was elected mayor. He was one of the youngest mayors to serve in a U.S. city.
See also
In Spanish: Linesville para niños
