The area surrounding the forks of the Cherry River has been populated since the late 1700s. During the 19th century, the area was a sparsely settled semi-wilderness of homesteads and subsistence farms. … See more

While Richwood was the economic center for Nicholas County for most of the 20th century, the county seat of Summersville has come to be the … See more

Three schools, operated by the Nicholas County Board of Education, serve Richwood students: Cherry River Elementary, Richwood Middle School, and Richwood High School. In 2005, the girls' high school softball team won the school its first team state … See more

Richwood is located at 38°13′25″N 80°32′12″W / 38.22361°N 80.53667°W (38.223637, -80.536676). The Cherry River is formed at Richwood by the confluence of … See more

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,051 people, 889 households, and 543 families living in the … See more

Richwood has a mountain setting with close proximity to Monongahela National Forest and access to a great number of recreational areas. … See more

Camden Family Health is the primary healthcare provider within Richwood. It operates a rural health clinic with a full staff including MD, FNP, and RN access. Summersville Regional Medical Center, located in the county seat, offers the nearest emergency … See more