Places to stay in Rushland, Pennsylvania

Rushland, in the northwestern corner of Wrightstown Township, Pennsylvania, was originally known as Sackett's Ford. Joseph Sackett built a grist mill store, and blacksmith shop near the Mill Creek where it joined the Neshaminy Creek. Some authorities claim that the name of the hamlet, first Rush Valley and later Rushland was due to the availability of "scouring rushes" used by early settlers for cleaning pots and pans. Located along the Mill Creek near Rushland was a settlement started by Italian immigrants who came to the area as laborers when the railroad was being built in the last decade of the nineteenth century. Their community became known as Little Italy. By forcing its way through a rocky cliff, the railroad opened a major industry for Rushland, the stone quarry, an industry that continues to this day. Local restaurants include China Garden Restaurant, Whistler’s American Bistro, The Drunken Monkey Bar & Grill, and Subway.

If you are travelling in the area, Rushland is located close to Gilberton Plant Station, Hern Junction, Panther Valley Elementary School, Friedens Church and Number One Reservoir.

The center of Rushland ( which is at is longitude -76°20'41.712 and latitude 40°46'55.153 ) is located and 7 miles away from Frackville.