Rich Square, North Carolina facts for kids
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Rich Square
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Commercial buildings in Rich Square (2020)
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Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 894 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407205 |
Rich Square (also known as Richsquare) is a small town in Northampton County, North Carolina, in the United States. About 894 people live there.
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History of Rich Square
Rich Square has some interesting old buildings. Two of them, the Duke-Lawrence House and the Holoman-Outland House, are very important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that help tell the story of the town and the area.
Geography of Rich Square
Rich Square is located in North Carolina. You can find it at coordinates 36.273267 degrees North and 77.284132 degrees West.
The town covers an area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
People of Rich Square
In 2020, the population of Rich Square was 894 people. These people lived in 337 homes within the town.
Rich Square is home to people from many different backgrounds. Most residents speak English at home. The town has a diverse community, including Black, White, Hispanic or Latino, Native American, and Asian residents. There are also people of mixed backgrounds living here.
Many adults in Rich Square have gone to college. Some have earned a bachelor's degree, and others have even higher degrees. About 38.7% of the people who can work have jobs. Some men in the town have served in the military as veterans.
Education in Rich Square
In the 1950s, Rich Square had two high schools. These were Rich Square High School and W. S. Creecy High School.
Notable People from Rich Square
- Miles Darden
- Robert F. Elliott
- Florenza Moore Grant
- George V. Holloman
- Charles Robert Jenkins
- Shelia P. Moses
- James Ransome
- Wesley Tann
See also
In Spanish: Rich Square para niños
