Country United States County Washington Zip code 63071 Area code 573 | State Missouri Settled 1830 Local time Wednesday 9:07 PM | |
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Richwoods is an unincorporated community in northern Washington County, Missouri, United States founded in 1830. It is located just off Route 47 about 15 miles west of De Soto and 19 miles south of St. Clair.
Contents
- Map of Richwoods MO 63071 USA
- History
- Fire
- Ambulance
- Law Enforcement
- Education
- Churches and Cemeteries
- St Stephen Catholic Church and Cemetery
- Horine Cemetery
- Local Events
- References
Map of Richwoods, MO 63071, USA
History
The first settlement at Richwoods was made ca. 1830. The community was named for the dense forest near the original town site. A post office has been in operation at Richwoods since 1832.
Fire
Ambulance
Washington County Ambulance District. Administrator - Mal Gum
Law Enforcement
Education
The Richwoods area is served by the Richwoods School District (K-8). They offer pre-school and kindergarten through eighth grade. After the completion of the eighth grade, students may choose to attend high schools in the following areas: Potosi, Grandview, Kingston, DeSoto, St. Clair, or Sullivan.
Churches and Cemeteries
St. Stephen Catholic Church and Cemetery
The parish was established in 1841.
Saint Stephen cemetery is located behind the church and rectory.
Horine Cemetery
Horine Cemetery is located in Richwoods, Missouri take Hwy 47 to Richwoods; turn onto Hwy A from jct of A & H. Turn on first gravel road to the left at sign by the Methodist Church (just before Richwoods Lions Club). Approx one mile south of Hwy A; cemetery at end of road.