Welcome to Richwoods ...
Richwoods is located in Washington County<1>.
The location of Richwoods has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Richwoods, you might consider that their post office opened in 1832.
Richwoods is 810 feet [247 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Richwoods lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Richwoods: (573)
The ZIP code for Richwoods: 63071<4>
Communities Also Named Richwoods ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Richwoods - they are located in Arkansas (2), Illinois and Tennessee.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Richwoods.
Communities near Richwoods ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Richwoods.
- Sullivan
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sullivan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sullivan
- Sullivan is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,117 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sullivan <5>
- De Soto
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
- De Soto is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,340 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for De Soto <5>
- Saint Clair
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Clair have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Clair
- Saint Clair is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,689 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Clair <5>
- Hillsboro
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
- Hillsboro is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,355 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hillsboro <5>
- Potosi
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potosi
- Potosi is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,548 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Potosi <5>
- Parkway
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest) - Oak Grove
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
- Oak Grove is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
- Oak Grove has also been known as:
- Oak Grove Village
- Mineral Point
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Point
- Mineral Point is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
- Cedar Hill Lakes
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill Lakes
- Cedar Hill Lakes is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
- Miramiguoa Park
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miramiguoa Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miramiguoa Park
- Miramiguoa Park is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 121 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Richwoods. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Richwoods.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Richwoods. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Richwoods.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Richwoods. See our Newspapers Page for Richwoods.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Richwoods ...
Looking for more information about Richwoods? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Richwoods, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Richwoods.
Adding Richwoods to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Richwoods in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Richwoods was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Richwoods post office opened in 1832.
We also found Richwoods in the book titled U.S. Post Offices (Oct. 1846).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Richwoods.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Richwoods. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Washington, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Richwoods - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Richwoods). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Richwoods or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |