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Richford, Vermont
Town
Downtown Richford
Downtown Richford
Location in Franklin County and the state of Vermont.
Location in Franklin County and the state of Vermont.
Country United States
State Vermont
County Franklin
Communities Richford
East Richford
South Richford
Stevens Mills
Area
 • Total 43.3 sq mi (112.1 km2)
 • Land 43.0 sq mi (111.4 km2)
 • Water 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,346
 • Density 55/sq mi (21.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05476
Area code(s) 802
FIPS code 50-59125
GNIS feature ID 1462185

Richford is a small town located in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. It sits right along the border with Canada. In 2020, about 2,346 people lived there.

Richford is known as the birthplace of R. G. LeTourneau. He was an important industrialist who started LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas.

The town is also the starting point for the Missisquoi Valley Rail-Trail. This is a popular path for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities.

Exploring Richford's Geography

Richford is in the very northeast corner of Franklin County. To the north, it shares a border with Quebec, Canada. Orleans County, Vermont is to its east.

The main part of Richford is in the northwest, right by the Missisquoi River. Vermont Route 105 goes through the middle of town. It leads east towards North Troy and southwest to Enosburg Falls. Another road, Vermont Route 139, goes north from Richford's center for about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) until it reaches the Canadian border.

The town covers a total area of about 112.1 square kilometers (43.3 sq mi). Most of this is land, with only a small part being water. The Missisquoi River flows into Richford from Canada and then leaves to the south. There are no large lakes or ponds in the town.

Neighboring Areas Around Richford

Richford is surrounded by several other towns and areas:

A Look at Richford's History

On October 8, 1908, a large building called a grain elevator, owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway, had an explosion. This was a sad event in the town's history.

Population Changes in Richford

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St. Ann's Episcopal Church

The population of Richford has changed over many years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1800 113 —
1810 440 289.4%
1820 440 0.0%
1830 704 60.0%
1840 914 29.8%
1850 1,074 17.5%
1860 1,338 24.6%
1870 1,481 10.7%
1880 1,818 22.8%
1890 2,196 20.8%
1900 2,421 10.2%
1910 2,907 20.1%
1920 2,842 −2.2%
1930 2,544 −10.5%
1940 2,646 4.0%
1950 2,643 −0.1%
1960 2,316 −12.4%
1970 2,116 −8.6%
1980 2,206 4.3%
1990 2,178 −1.3%
2000 2,321 6.6%
2010 2,308 −0.6%
2020 2,346 1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 2,321 people living in Richford. About 32.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the town was 38 years old.

Historic Places in Richford

Sheldon Boright House
Sheldon Boright House, now Grey Gables Mansion B&B

Several important buildings and structures in Richford are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical importance. Some of these include:

Famous People From Richford

Many notable people have connections to Richford:

  • John Blaisdell Corliss: A U.S. congressman who represented Michigan.
  • E. Henry Powell: Served as the state auditor.
  • Max L. Powell: Was the President of the Vermont State Senate.
  • Percival L. Shangraw: Became the Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.

See also

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