Richmond, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richmond
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Richmond's Water Tower, City Library, City Hall and Fire Station
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| Motto(s):
"On The Horseshoe Chain Of Lakes"
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Location of Richmond
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,475 |
| • Density | 1,237.42/sq mi (477.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56368
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-54268 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396367 |
| Website | www.ci.richmond.mn.us |
Richmond is a small city located in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It's a part of the larger St. Cloud, Minnesota metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,475 people called Richmond home. The city has a special nickname: "On The Horseshoe Chain Of Lakes," which tells you a lot about its beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Richmond
How Richmond Got Started
Richmond was first planned out in 1856 by a farmer named Reuben Richardson. He came from a nearby town called Sauk Rapids. The name "Richmond" might have come from Richardson's own last name, his wife's last name, or even an early surveyor who helped map the area.
The original town plan was a square made of seven blocks by seven blocks. A couple of years later, more land was added to Richmond, making it bigger.
From Torah to Richmond
Richmond officially became a town in 1890. However, it was first called "Torah." This was because there was already another town named Richmond in southeastern Minnesota. To avoid confusion, they chose a different name.
In the same year, a train station for the Great Northern Railway was built in Torah. Both the town's post office and the train station kept the name Torah until 1909. That year, the post office in the other Richmond closed. This allowed the town to finally change its name to Richmond, which is what the local people had always wanted to call it.
The Invention of the Pontoon Boat
Did you know that the pontoon boat was invented right here in Richmond? In the 1950s, two local men, Ambrose Weeres and Edwin Torborg, came up with the idea. Ambrose was involved in the milling business, and Edwin was a farmer who made feed mixers. Their invention changed how people enjoyed lakes all over the world!
Geography and Transportation
Where is Richmond Located?
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Richmond is a small city, covering about 1.21 square miles (3.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
When Richmond was first planned, it was part of Munson Township. Over time, Richmond grew and became its own separate city. It even took over parts of Wakefield Township.
Roads and Trails
Richmond is the northern end point for State Highway 22. This highway connects with State Highway 23 in Richmond. If you travel about 15 miles west on State Highway 23, you'll reach Interstate 94.
The Glacial Lakes State Trail also passes through Richmond. This trail is great for biking or walking and connects Richmond to other towns, all the way to Willmar.
The Horseshoe Chain of Lakes
Richmond's nickname, "On the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes," describes a special natural feature. The city is home to more than a dozen lakes that are connected along the Sauk River. The biggest of these lakes is Horseshoe Lake, which gives the whole chain its name.
Granite Country
Richmond is located in an area famous for its many outcrops of granite. This region is known as "Granite Country." People have been mining granite here for over 100 years, and there are about twenty different quarries (places where stone is dug out of the ground) in the area.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 600 | — | |
| 1910 | 563 | −6.2% | |
| 1920 | 651 | 15.6% | |
| 1930 | 603 | −7.4% | |
| 1940 | 634 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 700 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 751 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 866 | 15.3% | |
| 1980 | 867 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 965 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,213 | 25.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,422 | 17.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,475 | 3.7% | |
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Who Lives in Richmond?
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,422 people living in Richmond. Most of the people living in the city were White (98.0%). A small number of people were of Asian, African American, or other backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Richmond was about 39.4 years old. About 23.8% of the residents were under 18 years old, and 17.8% were 65 years or older. The city had a fairly even mix of males (50.6%) and females (49.4%).
Notable People from Richmond
Richmond has been home to some interesting people, including those who have served in government:
- Bernard Brinkman: A politician who was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- Joseph Gimse: A politician who served in the Minnesota Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Richmond (Minnesota) para niños
