History:
Settled by pioneers over 150 years ago, Richmond received it's name when Isaac Reed climbed to the top of the newly erected mill (pictured right) in 1844. He won the climbing contest and with it the right to name the settlement. Reed named it after his childhood hometown of Richmond, Vermont.

The original John McConnell residence on West Broadway His father, W.A. McConnell was one of the early founders of the town of Richmond.