[2] Rices Landing is located in northeastern Greene County at 39°56′47″N 79°59′36″W / 39.94639°N 79.99333°W / 39.94639; -79.99333 (39.946282, -79.993295),[3] on the south (west) bank of the Monongahela River at the mouth of Pumpkin Run.

Rices Landing is a small rural town located along the western bank of the Monongahela River, approximately 50 miles (80 km) south of Pittsburgh.

Tale has it that in 1755, while he was traveling to Fort Duquesne, he and his men camped in this area, just across from Pumpkin Run on the other side of the river after he crossed.

In 1801, Benjamin Franklin mapped out the area and combined the two communities under the name "Rices Landing".

The availability of valuable resources such as trees, clay, sand, coal and transportation allowed the community to thrive.

[8] Rices Landing is the former home of US Olympic wrestler and four-time state champion Cary Kolat.

The foundry was used to make many different items for the war effort and will undergo construction in the coming year.

Rices Landing is home to Pumpkin Run Park, which is owned and maintained by the borough.

Located in the downtown area is the Greene River Bike and Walking Trail, which is a continuing project that reaches from Fredericktown to Crucible.

Rices Landing's local government is made up of five council members and the mayor of the town.

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