Richmond County, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richmond County
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Consolidated city-county
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| Augusta-Richmond County | |
Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | February 5, 1777 |
| Named for | Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond |
| Seat | Augusta |
| Largest city | Augusta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 329 sq mi (850 km2) |
| • Land | 324 sq mi (840 km2) |
| • Water | 4.3 sq mi (11 km2) 1.3%% |
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| • Total | 206,607 |
| • Density | 638/sq mi (246/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
Richmond County is a place in the state of Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 206,607 people lived there. It is one of Georgia's very first counties, created on February 5, 1777.
In 1995, the main city, Augusta, joined its government with Richmond County. This means they now work together as one big government. This combined area is called Augusta-Richmond County. However, two smaller cities, Hephzibah and Blythe, chose to keep their own separate governments. Richmond County is part of the larger Augusta metropolitan area, which also includes parts of South Carolina.
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History of Richmond County
Richmond County is named after Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond. He was a British politician who supported the American colonies when they wanted to become independent. He was also a cousin to King George III.
The county was officially started in 1777. This happened when Georgia wrote its first Constitution after becoming independent. It was created from a part of an older area called the Parish of St. Paul.
Geography and Nature
Richmond County covers about 329 square miles. Most of this area, about 324 square miles, is land. The rest, about 4.3 square miles, is water.
Most of the county is located near the Savannah River. This river is very important to the area. A small part of the county is also near a stream called Brier Creek.
Neighboring Counties
Richmond County shares borders with several other counties:
- Edgefield County, South Carolina (to the north)
- Aiken County, South Carolina (to the northeast)
- Burke County (to the south)
- Jefferson County (to the southwest)
- McDuffie County (to the west)
- Columbia County (to the northwest)
Trails for Walking and Biking
Richmond County has many trails where people can walk or ride bikes. These trails are great for exploring nature and staying active. Some popular trails include:
- Augusta Canal Historic Trail
- New Bartram Trail
- Phinizy Swamp Constructed Wetlands Trail
- River Levee Trail
- Riverwalk Augusta Trail
Communities in Richmond County
Richmond County has several towns and cities.
Cities
Army Base
- Fort Eisenhower is an important army base located in the county.
People of Richmond County
As of the 2020 census, there were 206,607 people living in Richmond County. These people lived in about 68,361 households. About 42,363 of these were families.
Getting Around: Transportation
Richmond County has many important roads and highways. These roads help people travel easily throughout the county and to other places.
Main Roads
Interstate 20
Interstate 520
U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 25
U.S. Route 78
U.S. Route 278
State Route 28
State Route 56
State Route 121
State Route 232
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Education
All schools in Richmond County are part of the Richmond County School System. This system helps educate all the children in the area.
Famous People from Richmond County
- David E. Twiggs
- John Twiggs
- Levi Twiggs
Images for kids
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The Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building, where the government works.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Richmond (Georgia) para niños
