Richmond, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Richmond, Michigan
City
Location within Macomb County (bottom) and St. Clair County (top)
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Country	United States
State	Michigan
Counties	Macomb and St. Clair
Settled	1835
Incorporated	1879 (village) 1966 (city)
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
Area
• Total	2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2)
• Land	2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation	732 ft (223 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,878
• Estimate  (2023)	5,831
• Density	2,017.65/sq mi (778.50/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	48062
Area code(s)	586
FIPS code	26-68380
GNIS feature ID	0635886

Richmond is a city in Michigan, USA. It is part of the larger Metro Detroit area. In 2020, about 5,878 people lived there. Most of Richmond is in Macomb County. A small part of the city is also in St. Clair County.

History of Richmond

How Richmond Began

In 1835, a person named Erastus Beebe came to this area. He brought his two brothers and other people with him. They wanted to start a new city in the Michigan wilderness. They founded a place called Beebe's Corners.

Becoming a Village and City

Later, in 1878, Beebe's Corners joined with two nearby communities. These were Ridgeway and Cooper Town. Together, they formed the village of Richmond. The Michigan Legislature officially made Richmond a village in 1879. In 1966, Richmond became a city.

Growing the City Limits

Richmond has grown over the years. In 1989, the city added more land. This included parts of Lenox Township, Richmond Township, Casco Township, and Columbus Township.

Geography of Richmond

Where is Richmond Located?

Richmond is about 38 miles (61 km) northeast of downtown Detroit. It is also 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Mount Clemens. Mount Clemens is the main city in Macomb County. Richmond is 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Port Huron. Port Huron is the main city in St. Clair County.

Main Roads and Nearby Areas

The main road through Richmond is M-19. It is also known as Main Street. This road goes north to Memphis and south to New Haven. Richmond is next to Richmond Township and Lenox Township in Macomb County. It is also next to Columbus Township and Casco Township in St. Clair County.

Land and Water Area

Richmond covers a total area of about 2.92 square miles (7.57 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.89 square miles (7.49 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.

Exploring Richmond's Neighborhoods

• Muttonville is a neighborhood in the southeastern part of Richmond. It is near the border with Casco Township. This area was once important for raising sheep. It was named Muttonville because it had the main slaughterhouse for sheep.

Population of Richmond

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 5,735 people living in Richmond. The city had about 2,479 homes. Most of the people living in Richmond were White (94.2%). Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 4.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Fun Things to Do in Richmond

Arts and Entertainment

Richmond Community Theater (formerly First Congregational Church)

Richmond has a local library where you can find books and more. There is also the Richmond Community Theatre. This theater puts on plays and shows for everyone to enjoy.

Parks and Outdoor Activities

Richmond has three main parks for outdoor fun:

• Beebe Street Memorial Park: This is a large park, about 38.5 acres (15.6 hectares). It has five baseball fields and an outdoor swimming pool.
• Bailey Park: This park is about 2 acres (0.81 hectares). It has a baseball field, a soccer field, and four tennis courts.
• Gierk Park: This park is about one acre (0.40 hectares) and has a small playground.

You can also find other places to play near the public school buildings. There are also facilities near St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School and St. Peter Lutheran School.

Macomb Orchard Trail

Richmond is a starting point for the Macomb Orchard Trail. This is a long trail, about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) long. It's for walking, biking, and other non-motorized activities. The trail connects to other parks like Stony Creek Metropark and Bloomer Park.

Richmond Good Old Days Festival

Every year, Richmond hosts the Richmond Good Old Days Festival. Many of the festival's activities happen at Beebe Street Memorial Park. Past festivals have included pageants, sports games, music, craft shows, and fireworks. There are also children's and grand parades.

Local News

The local newspaper used to be the Richmond Review. Now, the local news is covered by The Voice.

Education in Richmond

Richmond Community Schools

The Richmond Community School District serves all of Richmond. It also covers parts of Lenox, Casco, and Columbus townships. The district has an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. In 2002, about 2,000 students attended these schools. There was one teacher for every 20 students.

Other Schools

Richmond also has two private elementary schools:

• St. Augustine is a Catholic elementary school.
• St. Peter's is a Lutheran elementary school.

Historic Buildings in Richmond

Important Historical Sites

The First Congregational Church is a special building. It is now home to the Richmond Community Theatre. This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The State of Michigan also placed a historical marker at the Harold and Mabelle Weller House.

St. Augustine Church is also important for its unique design. It has two tall steeples and Italian gothic features.

Richmond Area Historical Society

The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society takes care of several historic buildings. These buildings are in Bailey Historic Park.

• One-Room Schoolhouse: Built in 1885, this schoolhouse shows what classrooms were like long ago.
• Grand Trunk Railroad Depot: This train station was built in the early 1900s.
• Donley Family Log Cabin and Outhouse: These buildings were built in 1850. They show how families lived in the past.
• Blacksmith Shop Replica: This is a newer building that looks like an old blacksmith shop. It serves as the Society's museum and office.

Notable People from Richmond

Richmond has been home to several interesting people:

• Joseph Cella: He used to be a U.S. ambassador to several countries, including Fiji and Tonga. He grew up in Richmond.
• Jeff Gutt: He is the lead singer for the rock band Stone Temple Pilots.
• Andrea LaFontaine: She was elected as a state representative for Michigan when she was only 23 years old.
• Steve Mazur: He is the lead guitarist for the band Our Lady Peace.
• Brandon Varney: He is a racing driver.

See also

In Spanish: Richmond (Míchigan) para niños