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Welcome to Richmond, Utah! We're located in the northern part of the state in beautiful Cache Valley. A rural community of 2300 people, we take pride in our agricultural roots. Our biggest celebration is Black & White Days, the longest running Holstein dairy show west of the Mississippi River. In addition to the cattle show, we also have a Chuckwagon Breakfast (cooked and served by the City Council), a horse show, and a footrace; the celebration ends with an old-fashioned horse pull Saturday night. Black & White Days are held the third week of May; click here for more information.
But that’s not all there is to our little town. We’re home to a number of award-winning businesses and thriving home enterprises. With the expansion of Highway 91 in 2006, we are seeing an increase in population and upgrading of our infrastructure. Come visit us and see why we're proud of our community!
Richmond Sesquicentennial
In October 1859, John Bair and a group of citizens set up camp near Bower Springs (now known as Robinson Springs) and settled in for the winter. This is the first permanent settlement at what became Richmond. The city itself wasn't incorporated until 1864.
So, the Richmond city council decided to celebrate twice!
At the city party on August 29 (6:00 pm in the park) we'll have a special ceremony honoring those founders. We'll also dedicate and accept the stone marker in the southwest corner of the park that was designed and placed by the Richmond Lions Club several years ago.
More information will be posted soon!
Richmond's Harvest Market at Rockhill
Richmond City's Harvest Market opened May 23 at Rockhill Creamery with a variety of vendors and enthusiastic customers. The Harvest Market at Rockhill will give residents the opportunity to sell - and buy - fresh produce, homemade crafts and prepared food items each Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm at the historic Rockhill Farm, 563 S. State St. Click here for more information.
Questions about H1N1 flu?
Our local Bear River Health Department has the information to answer your questions about the H1N1 flu. Please visit their website for more information and links to other health resources. In the meantime, please stay home if you are sick; cover your cough; and wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 15 seconds.
Richmond History Book
Richmond: A History in Black and White was published last year. From its beginnings in a hostile frontier environment to its present as a prosperous Cache County town, Richmond has had an exciting history. In this scholarly and readable book Marlin Stum takes the reader on a historical tour through the story of Richmond. Using a wide variety of sources Stum covers the famous, and not so famous, events in the history of this northern Utah community. This straightforward "black and white" history captures the story of Richmond's past, while pointing to its bright and colorful future.
Pick up a copy today! Books (6 x 9 inches, cloth, 288 pages, and illustrated with photos and maps) are available for $20 through the Richmond City office and The Book Table (Logan). If you live out of town, we can mail your copy to you. Just send a check made out to "Richmond History Book" for $20 plus $2.50 shipping. The city address is Richmond City, PO Box 9, Richmond, UT 84333. We'll send your copy by return mail to the address you specify.
The book is also offered for sale at the Harvest Market at Rockhill each Saturday.
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