Richland, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richland
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 Richland
Location in South Dakota
Richland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.65 sq mi (14.62 km2) |
| • Land | 5.65 sq mi (14.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 17.18/sq mi (6.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 46-54750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628849 |
Richland is a very small place in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the government counts its population for the census. In 2020, only 97 people lived in Richland.
History of Richland
Richland was started in 1861 by a man named Milton M. Rich from Chicago. He dreamed of building a community near some bluffs. The place was even named after him!
Why the Railroad Skipped Richland
Mr. Rich had a disagreement with the railroad company. They couldn't agree on how to divide the land for the new town. Because of this problem, the railroad decided to change its path. Instead of going through Richland, it went to Sioux City, Iowa, after reaching Le Mars, Iowa. This decision had a big impact on Richland's growth.
See also
- In Spanish: Richland (Dakota del Sur) para niños
