Southview, Pennsylvania
Southview, Pennsylvania | |
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 Interactive map of Southview, Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 276 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Southview is a census-designated place[1] located in Mount Pleasant and Cecil Townships in Washington County in the state of Pennsylvania. Southview is located in northern Washington County along Southview Road, within a mile of Pennsylvania Route 50. As of the 2010 census[2] the population was 276 residents.
History
Southview was built as a coal town for the Montour No. 1 coal mine, which opened in 1914. The village was considered to be a first-class miners' town and included housing for miners and their families, as well as a company store. The exact date of the mine closing is unknown, but it was probably closed between 1932 and 1939, according to the aerial photos.[3]
Education
Areas in Mount Pleasant Township are in the Fort Cherry School District. Areas in Cecil Township are in the Canon-McMillan School District.[4]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ https://www.census.gov/# [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "Montour No.1 Mine" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2015.
- ^ Geography Division (January 14, 2021). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Washington County, PA (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 24, 2026. - Text list
