Richlands, West Virginia facts for kids
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Richlands, West Virginia
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 Richlands, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Richlands, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Richlands is a small farming community located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is about five miles (8 km) west of the town of Lewisburg.
Richlands is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.
About Richlands
This community got its name because of its very fertile soil. "Richlands" means the land is rich and good for farming.
Education and Community Life
Years ago, children in Richlands went to Central School. This was a small schoolhouse with only two rooms. It taught students from kindergarten all the way up to ninth grade.
Today, children from Richlands go to school in Lewisburg, a nearby town.
The community also has local clubs that bring people together. These include The Richland Ruritans, which is a Ruritan club, and The Central Willing Workers, a 4-H club. These clubs help people in the community and offer fun activities.
