Municipal · West Virginia

City of Richwood

Richwood is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, the census showed Richwood with a population of 1,661. During the 19th and early 20th century Richwood was a booming coal and lumber town. Richwood has a very rich history, including the formation of the Cherry River Navy civic organization to draw attention to issues important to the community. Richwood has also become known statewide as the "Ramp Capital of the World". Each year, in April, the city hosts a large festival that draws visitors from around the country.

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Reference data (Census of Governments 2022)

Census ID (PID6): 194204
FIPS state: 54
FIPS county: 067
FIPS place: 68116
Census record name: CITY OF RICHWOOD
Mailing address: 6 WHITE AVE, RICHWOOD 26261