Richwoods, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Richwoods is an unincorporated community
in northern Washington County
, Missouri
, United States
founded in 1830. It is located just off Route 47 about fifteen miles west of De Soto
and nineteen miles south of St. Clair
.
Saint Stephen cemetery is located behind the church and rectory.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in northern Washington County
Washington County, Missouri
Washington County is a county located in East Central Missouri in the United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county's population was 25,195. The largest city and county seat is Potosi...
, Missouri
Missouri
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, United States
United States
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founded in 1830. It is located just off Route 47 about fifteen miles west of De Soto
De Soto, Missouri
De Soto is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 6,477 at the estimated 2008 census. The Van Metre family were first to settle in 1803 .The town was organized in 1857 and is named for the explorer Hernando De Soto, who claimed the Louisiana Territory for Spain. ...
and nineteen miles south of St. Clair
Saint Clair, Missouri
Saint Clair is a city in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,472 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Saint Clair is located at ....
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911
- Washington County Central Dispatch 911. Matthew A. Jackson, Systems Manager
- Dispatchers - 10
Fire
- Richwoods Fire Protection District. Chief - David Hoffmann Jr
- Firemen - 28
- Junior Firemen - 2
- EMT-B - 2
- Emergency Medical Responders - 26
- No. Of Stations - 1
- No. Of Trucks - 6
- Area District - Town Of Richwoods, Parts of Blackwell, Fletcher, Lonedell, and Sullivan Zip Codes.
- District Highway Coverage
- State Hwy 47
- State Hwy A
- State Hwy H
- State Hwy T
- State Hwy WW
Ambulance
Washington County Ambulance District. Administrator - Mal Gum- Paramedics - 12
- EMT-B - 10
- No. of Stations - 2
- No. of Ambulances - 5
- No. of Support Vehicles - 2
- Area District - All of Washington County
Law Enforcement
- Washington County Sheriff's Office Sheriff - Andy Skiles
- Sheriff - Andy Skiles
- Captain - Mike Gum
- Lieutenant - Todd Mahaney
- Sergeant - Jeremy Stetina
- Area District - All of Washington County
Education
The Richwoods area is served by the Richwoods School District (K-8). They offer Pre-school,and Kindergarten thru 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
- Book of Acts Methodist Church
- Church Apostolic
- Richwoods 1st Freewill Baptist Church
- Cross Roads Baptist Church
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.Local Events
- Easter Egg Hunt (The Saturday after Easter at the Richwoods Fire Department) http://www.richwoodsfire.com
- Bear Cove Mud Sling (April - October One Day a Month located at Bear Cove Rd) http://www.bearcoveent.com
- Action Motocross (Spring, Summer, and Fall) http://www.actionmotocross.com/
- Highway 47 Motocross (Spring, Summer, and Fall) http://www.highway47mx.net/
- Free Fireworks Display (Saturday after July 4) http://www.bearcoveent.com
- Antique Tractor Pull (Sept) Richwoods Lions Club
- Haunted House (Fridays and Saturdays in October) http://www.bearcoveent.com
- Haunted Hayride (Last two Fridays and Saturdays in October) http://www.richwoodsfire.com
- Christmas Parade (Saturday after Thanksgiving) http://www.richwoodsfire.com
- Christmas Bazaar (Saturday after Thanksgiving) Richwoods R-7 School. http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/richwoods.k12.mo.us/index.html