Rices Landing, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Rices Landing, Pennsylvania
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Former foundry in Rices Landing
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Location of Rices Landing in Greene County, Pennsylvania (left) and of Greene County in Pennsylvania (right)
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 Rices Landing, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Rices Landing, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Established | 1903 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Rices Landing Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 420  |
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400 |
| • Density | 534.01/sq mi (206.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
15357
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-64432 |
Rices Landing is a small town called a borough in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's located along the Monongahela River. In 2020, about 420 people lived there.
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Exploring Rices Landing: Location & Size
Rices Landing is in the northeastern part of Greene County. It sits on the south bank of the Monongahela River, right where a small stream called Pumpkin Run flows into it.
Where is Rices Landing Located?
The borough is surrounded by other areas. To the southeast, it borders Cumberland Township. To the southwest and west, it's next to Jefferson Township. Across the Monongahela River to the north, you'll find Luzerne Township in Fayette County.
How Big is Rices Landing?
The United States Census Bureau says that Rices Landing covers a total area of about 2.4 square kilometers (0.91 square miles). Most of this is land (about 2.1 square kilometers or 0.79 square miles), and a smaller part is water (about 0.3 square kilometers or 0.12 square miles). The water makes up about 12.86% of the borough's total area.
Understanding the People of Rices Landing
The number of people living in Rices Landing has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 463 people living in 179 households. By 2020, the population was 420.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 116 | — | |
| 1910 | 671 | — | |
| 1920 | 883 | 31.6% | |
| 1930 | 977 | 10.6% | |
| 1940 | 962 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 796 | −17.3% | |
| 1960 | 693 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 473 | −31.7% | |
| 1980 | 516 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 457 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 443 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 463 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 420 | −9.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 400 | −13.6% | |
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Who Lives in Rices Landing?
In 2010, most residents (98.42%) were White. A small number were African American (0.68%) or from two or more races (0.90%).
Households and Families
Out of the 179 households in 2010, about 27.9% had children under 18 living there. Most households (59.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.47 people, and the average family had about 3.04 people.
Age Groups in the Borough
The population in Rices Landing includes people of all ages. In 2010, about 24.6% were under 18 years old. About 17.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the borough was 39 years.
The Rich History of Rices Landing
Rices Landing is a small town with a long and interesting history. It's located about 50 miles south of Pittsburgh.
Early Days and Founding
One of the first famous visitors to this area was George Washington. It's said that in 1755, he and his men camped here while traveling to Fort Duquesne.
In 1786, a man named John Rice bought land and started a community he called "Rices Landing." Around the same time, Abijah McClain started his own settlement nearby, calling it "Newport." In 1801, Benjamin Franklin helped combine these two communities under the name "Rices Landing."
Growth and Prosperity
Rices Landing officially became a borough in April 1903. The town grew because it had many valuable resources like trees, clay, sand, and coal. It also had good transportation thanks to the river. Shops, trading posts, and other businesses made the streets busy. It was even known as the "Gateway to Western Pennsylvania" for early settlers.
Today, Rices Landing is quieter, but its residents are proud of its history. They see it as a charming community that was once very important.
Local Landmarks and Activities
The W. A. Young and Sons Foundry and Machine Shop was a key industry in Rices Landing during the First and Second World Wars. This foundry made many items for the war effort and still exists today. The town was also a big part of the steel industry, with many coal mines nearby. Most of these mines are no longer active.
Rices Landing is home to Pumpkin Run Park, which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The town also has the Greene River Bike and Walking Trail. This trail is still being developed and will eventually connect Fredericktown to Crucible.
The Rice's Landing Historic District was recognized for its importance in 1992. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous Residents
Rices Landing is the former home of Cary Kolat, a famous US Olympic wrestler. He was a four-time state champion in high school. Kolat is known as one of the best wrestlers ever, with an amazing record of 137 wins and 0 losses in high school, and 111 wins and 7 losses in college. He won many international medals and competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Education in Rices Landing
Students in Rices Landing attend schools in two different districts.
Jefferson-Morgan School District
Part of Rices Landing is in the Jefferson-Morgan School District. This school district is located in Jefferson. It's a small, rural school system where students can get lots of individual attention from teachers.
The Jefferson-Morgan School District has two main schools:
- An elementary school for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade.
- A combined middle and high school.
The school colors are orange and black. In 2005, Jefferson-Morgan started a program called "Classrooms for the Future." This program focuses on bringing more technology into classrooms. It helps teachers use technology to better prepare students for the future.
Carmichaels Area School District
The other part of Rices Landing is served by the Carmichaels Area School District.
See also
In Spanish: Rices Landing para niños
