Richmond, Wisconsin facts for kids

Richmond is a name you'll find for several places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin! Sometimes, different towns or communities share the same name, which can be a bit confusing. That's why we have pages like this one, to help you figure out which Richmond is which.

What's in a Name?

It's pretty common for places to share names, especially in states like Wisconsin. This often happens because early settlers might have come from the same place, or they wanted to honor someone or something important to them. When you see a name like Richmond, it usually means there's a rich history behind it, perhaps linked to a person, a landscape, or even a famous city somewhere else in the world.

Types of Places Called Richmond

In Wisconsin, the word "town" doesn't always mean a big city. It can refer to different kinds of places, from busy urban areas to quiet rural communities.

Towns in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, a "town" is a type of local government area, similar to a township in other states. It's a defined area of land that has its own local government to manage things like roads, public safety, and other services for the people living there.

• Richmond, Shawano County, Wisconsin is one such town. It's located in Shawano County.
• Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin is another town, found in St. Croix County.
• Richmond, Walworth County, Wisconsin is a third town, situated in Walworth County.

Unincorporated Communities

An "unincorporated community" is a group of homes or businesses that don't have their own separate local government like a city or a village. Instead, they are usually part of a larger town or county government. People still live and work there, but they don't have their own mayor or town council just for that specific community.

• Richmond (community), Wisconsin is an example of an unincorporated community in Wisconsin.

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In Spanish: Richmond (Wisconsin) para niños