New Richmond, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Richmond, Wisconsin
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The City Beautiful
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Location of New Richmond
in St. Croix County, Wisconsin |
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 New Richmond, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
New Richmond, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
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| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.04 sq mi (28.60 km2) |
| • Land | 10.79 sq mi (27.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
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| • Total | 10,079 |
| • Density | 912.95/sq mi (352.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-57100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581681 |
| Website | www.newrichmondwi.gov |
New Richmond is a city located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 10,079 people lived there. New Richmond is part of the larger Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
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Discovering New Richmond's Past
New Richmond was started in 1857. The first people to settle there were led by Hiram Foster. They came from Vermont looking for new timber (wood) in Wisconsin.
Foster built a sawmill next to the Willow River. This brought more settlers from New England to the area. At first, the settlement was called Foster's Crossing. Later, it was named after Richmond Day, who was the land surveyor who planned the town. Since another town in Wisconsin was already named Richmond, they decided to call it New Richmond.
Railroads Connect the City
In 1871, New Richmond became a stop on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad. This connected the city directly to St. Paul. The railroad line kept growing, reaching Spooner, Wisconsin by 1879.
Many new people moved to New Richmond. In the 1870s and early 1880s, many Irish immigrants arrived. Later, in the 1880s and 1890s, large groups of Germans, Norwegians, and some Swedes also came. In 1885, the Wisconsin Central Railroad also built a line into the town.
The Great Tornado of 1899
On June 12, 1899, a very strong tornado hit St. Croix, Polk, and Barron counties. It traveled for 46 miles. This tornado was an F5 storm, which is the strongest kind.
New Richmond was hit directly by the tornado. Half of the homes and all of the businesses in the downtown area were destroyed. The tornado caused a lot of damage and affected many people. Sadly, 117 people died, with 111 of them in New Richmond. More than 125 people were hurt, and over 1,500 people lost their homes.
Thanks to help from the state and federal governments, and many donations, most of the homes and businesses were rebuilt by the next winter. Today, this tornado is known as the deadliest ever in Wisconsin. It is also the ninth deadliest tornado in American history. Most of Main Street was rebuilt in just five months.
New Richmond's Location and Landscape
New Richmond is located at 45°07′11″N 92°32′21″W / 45.119856°N 92.539142°W.
The city covers about 9.35 square miles (24.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water. A main source of water for the city is the Willow River. This river has a dam near the center of town.
New Richmond's Population Over Time
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| 1880 | 729 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,408 | 93.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,631 | 15.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,988 | 21.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,248 | 13.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,112 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,388 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,886 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,316 | 14.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,707 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,306 | 16.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,106 | 18.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,310 | 23.6% | |
| 2010 | 8,375 | 32.7% | |
| 2020 | 10,079 | 20.3% | |
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The population of New Richmond has grown a lot over the years. In 1880, there were 729 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 10,079 people.
A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 8,375 people living in New Richmond. There were 3,421 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in the city were White (95.5%). About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age in the city was 33.9 years old. About 26.1% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Learning in New Richmond
The New Richmond School District has several schools. There are three elementary schools: Starr, Hillside, and Paperjack. Students then go to New Richmond Middle School and New Richmond High School. There is also a private elementary and middle school called St. Mary School.
Northwood Technical College New Richmond is a college that teaches job skills. It serves New Richmond and nearby areas. Northwood also has other campuses in Wisconsin.
Getting Around New Richmond
New Richmond used to have a train station called New Richmond station. Passenger trains on the Soo Line Railroad used to stop there.
Roads for Travel
Wisconsin Highways 64 and 65 are the main roads in New Richmond. Highway 64 goes east and west. Highway 65 (also called Knowles Avenue) goes north and south. Other important roads include County Roads A, CC, and K, and Fourth Street.
New Richmond Regional Airport
The New Richmond Regional Airport (ICAO: KRNH) is a large airport north of the city center. It is used by private planes and the military. This airport is considered the largest in Wisconsin based on the number of hangars (buildings for planes). It has 117 hangars. It also ranks second in Wisconsin for the number of planes based there, with 225 aircraft. The closest airport with commercial flights is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Famous People from New Richmond
- Robert M. Boche, a Wisconsin State Representative, lived in New Richmond.
- Jessie Connors, a contestant from the TV show The Apprentice (US), was born in New Richmond.
- John Doar, a civil rights lawyer, was born and worked in New Richmond.
- Michael P. Early, a Wisconsin State Representative, was born in New Richmond.
- Casey Finnegan, a college football coach, was born in New Richmond.
- Albert W. Hillestad, an Episcopal Bishop, was born in New Richmond.
- Warren P. Knowles, a Governor of Wisconsin, practiced law in New Richmond.
- Scott Lynch, a fantasy author, lives in New Richmond.
- John McNally, a football player for the Green Bay Packers and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was born in New Richmond.
- Ethan B. Minier, a Wisconsin State Representative, lived near New Richmond.
- David William Olien, an author and university leader, grew up in New Richmond.
- George Oakes, a Wisconsin State Representative, was born near New Richmond.
- Roy Vassau, a professional football player, was born in New Richmond.
- William W. Ward, a Wisconsin State Representative, lived in New Richmond.
- Orrin J. Williams, a Wisconsin State Representative, lived in New Richmond.
See also
In Spanish: New Richmond (Wisconsin) para niños
