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Richmond, Utah

Coordinates: 41°55′10″N 111°48′37″W / 41.91944°N 111.81028°W / 41.91944; -111.81028
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Richmond, Utah
City
Richmond City Hall
Richmond City Hall
Location in Cache County and the state of Utah.
Location in Cache County and the state of Utah.
Coordinates: 41°55′10″N 111°48′37″W / 41.91944°N 111.81028°W / 41.91944; -111.81028
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyCache
Settled1859
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council government
 • Mayor ElectPaul J. Erickson
 • MayorJeff Young
Area
[1]
 • Total3.46 sq mi (8.95 km2)
 • Land3.46 sq mi (8.95 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,470
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
2,803
 • Density811.05/sq mi (313.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84333
Area code435
FIPS code49-63680[4]
GNIS feature ID1444892[2]
Websiterichmondutah.org

Richmond is a city in Cache County, Utah, United States. The population was 2,470 at the 2010 census,[5] with an estimated population of 2,730 in 2018.[6] It is included in the Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Agrippa Cooper was the first settler in Richmond in the mid-1850s. In 1859, surveyors visited the Richmond area and determined it to be a suitable area for living. The area provided an endless abundance of water that could be used for farming and milling, and land that was rich for growing the strongest of crops.[7] Within a few years a scattering of log cabins, dugouts, and a log fort had been built. In 1860, a sawmill and a schoolhouse were erected.[8][9] The city was settled mainly by Mormon pioneers, such as John Bair, Stillman Pond, Goudy E. Hogan, Thomas Levi Whittle, and Marriner W. Merrill just to name a few.

In 1860, LDS Church President Brigham Young visited the settlement of Richmond to council and direct the settlement. The Native Americans in the Cache Valley were becoming hostile to many of the Mormon pioneers, and many battles had already been fought with bloodshed. President Young counseled the settlers to "Move your families and wagons close together, then, if you are disturbed, you are like a hive of bees, and everyone is ready and knows at once what to do."[7] This led the settlers to build a forth they named Fort Richmond.

The city was likely named in honor of LDS apostle Charles C. Rich, though it may also have been named for the rich local soil or for Richmond, London, the hometown of some of its English settlers.[9] Richmond was incorporated in 1868.[10]

In June of 1912, the Dr. H. A. Adamson presented to the Richmond City council about a petition to add a Carnegie Public Library. An election was held by the city, and was in favor 95-12. In July, Richmond received $8,000 from Andrew Carnegie to build the library. The Richmond Carnegie Library was built on Main Street in 1914, and has been supporting the city for almost 110 years.[11]

On August 30, 1962, a 5.9 earthquake occurred east of Richmond in the Bear River Mountain Range. Due to the size of the earthquake, many pioneer buildings in Richmond were destroyed, including the original home of Marriner W. Merrill, and the 2-story LDS brick Stake Tabernacle.

In 1971, Richmond resident Arthur Morin and 11 of his children drove 2,700 miles (4,300 km) in a camper to Lehigh Acres, Florida, to compete as finalists in the All American Family competition.[12]

In 2003, part of the film Napoleon Dynamite was filmed in Richmond.

The hillside letters "NC" (for "North Cache") are visible on a mountainside east of Richmond at 41°55′27″N 111°47′12″W / 41.9243°N 111.7867°W / 41.9243; -111.7867

Holstein Cattle and Impact

Holstein cows were brought to Richmond in 1904, and thrived so well that the town was recognized as Utah's Holstein center. In 1912, town resident and Holstein dairy farmer Clarence L. Funk created the Richmond Holstein Cow Show. It was the first in the county. Now called Richmond's "Black & White Days", the show continues into its 107th year, and features carnival rides, food vendors, and a horse pull parade.[8][13]

The town's first two creameries—Cache Valley Dairy and Union Creamery—each produced up to 40,000 pounds of milk per day in 1902. The creameries were absorbed by Utah Condensed Milk Company in 1904, and then reorganized as Sego Milk Products in 1920.[8] For many years, the plant was the largest operation west of the Mississippi.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 km2), all land.[5]

Richmond is located in the Cache Valley.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Richmond has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[14]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870817—
18801,19846.6%
18901,2322.8%
19001,111−9.8%
19101,56240.6%
19201,396−10.6%
19301,140−18.3%
19401,131−0.8%
19501,091−3.5%
1960977−10.4%
19701,0002.4%
19801,70570.5%
19901,95514.7%
20002,0514.9%
20102,47020.4%
2019 (est.)2,803[3]13.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,051 people, 619 households, and 526 families residing in the city. The population density was 696.1 people per square mile (268.4/km2). There were 654 housing units at an average density of 222.0 per square mile (85.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.32% White, 0.20% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 1.56% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.49% of the population.

There were 619 households, out of which 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.31 and the average family size was 3.68.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.3% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,138, and the median income for a family was $45,500. Males had a median income of $31,743 versus $21,778 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,312. About 5.8% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Richmond has many different businesses that help to support and provide for the small city. Goldfish crackers are produced at a Pepperidge Farm facility in Richmond. In 2011, the plant was producing over 1 million cases of Goldfish annually.[16]

The Richmond city website links to several local businesses, such as Cache Valley Cabinets & Tops (CVCT).[17] Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning.[18] My Favorite Gun Store.[19] Rockhill Creamery.[20] and Sterling Urgent Care.[21]

Inspired by the physical pain and needs for his wife, Sharik Peck (a licensed physical therapist and counselor) took the challenge to invent a product that could aid individuals who were suffering from chronic pain. The Rezzimax Tuner was the solution, with the the motto: "Tune Out Pain. Tune Into Life." The Rezzimax Tuner is a handheld device that uses vibromassage therapy to message the area of pain. The Rezzimax Tuner was voted as the "Coolest Thing Made In Utah" award in 2020, winning competitions like Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Millennium Falcon.[22][23]

Parks and Recreation

The Richmond Community Building contains a lobby, functioning kitchen, dance floor, and theater room for individuals to use.
Hendricks Confectionery Building is one of 17 sites in Richmond listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Richmond has a slew of different parks that are available to the public. Such as a city park with slides, swings, basketball courts, a volleyball sand pit, and tennis courts. In the center of Richmond are the local baseball and soccer fields. On the east side of the city is a public horse arena with benches. And out in the eastern mountains is an outdoor shooting range that is closed on Sundays. Visitors are able to schedule ahead of time to rent facilities such as gazebos, covered picnic areas, the Richmond Community Building, and the Richmond City Black & White Days facility on the cities website.[24]

Richmond has two historical museums that are available to the public for tours, the Richmond Relief Society Hall and the Richmond Tithing Office.Mount Naomi Wilderness, within the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, is located east of Richmond.

Education

Education in Richmond is over the Cache School District,[25] with White Pine Elementy[26] School on the north side of Richmond. All 7th and 8th grade students in the north end of Cache School District attend North Cache 8-9 Center (now known as North Cache Middle School), and advance to Sky View High School.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richmond
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Richmond city, Utah". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  7. ^ a b Peterson, F. Ross (1997). History of Cache County. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Historical Society. p. 43. ISBN 0-913738-10-7.
  8. ^ a b c Utah: A Guide to the State. Utah State Institute of Fine Arts. 1941. ISBN 9780403021932.
  9. ^ a b Cheri Housley; Marie Lundgreen & Kathy Jones (2011). Richmond. Arcadia. ISBN 9780738584782.
  10. ^ Laws of the Territory of Utah Passed at the Twenty-Sixth Session of the Legislative Assembly. Tribune. 1884.
  11. ^ "Richmond Library History". richmondlibrary.us/history.html.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "Utah Family of 13 Vying for Title". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Aug 13, 1971.
  13. ^ "Black & White Days". Richmond City.
  14. ^ Climate Summary for Richmond, Utah
  15. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  16. ^ "Here is the latest Utah news from The Associated Press". NECN.COM. Nov 14, 2011.
  17. ^ "Cache Valley Cabinets & Tops". cachevalleycabinetsandtops.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ "Heaven's Best Capet Cleaning". loganheavensbest.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ "Richmond Businesses". Richmond City.
  20. ^ "Rockhill Creamery". rockhillcheese.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ "Sterling Urgent Care for Richmond Utah". sterlingurgentcare.com/richmond-ut-urgent-care/.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ "Rezzimax". https://rezzimax.com/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ^ "Coolest Thing Made In Utah 2020 Winner". coolestthingmadeinutah.com/2020-winner/.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ "Richmond City". richmondutah.org. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  25. ^ "Cache County School District / Homepage". http. Retrieved 2020-02-15. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  26. ^ "White Pine ES / Homepage". http. Retrieved 2020-02-15. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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