kids encyclopedia robot

Richland, South Dakota facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Richland
Richland is located in South Dakota
Richland
Richland
Location in South Dakota
Richland is located in the United States
Richland
Richland
Location in the United States
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Union
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 89
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

Richland is a small unincorporated community in Union County, South Dakota, United States. The population according to the 2010 Census was 89.

History

In 1861, the community was founded by and named after Milton M. Rich of Chicago. Mr. Rich was reported to have dreamed of building a community below the bluffs. However, it was also reported that Mr. Rich disagreed with railroad officials on how to divide the site of the town. The dispute was never resolved; and as a result, the railroad was deflected to Sioux City, Iowa after reaching Le Mars, Iowa.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Richland (Dakota del Sur) para niños

kids search engine
Richland, South Dakota Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.