Richwood, West Virginia
Richwood, West Virginia | |
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| Nickname(s): "The Ramp Capital of the World," "The Gateway to the Monongahela National Forest" | |
| Motto: The City Merry on the Banks of the Cherry | |
Location of Richwood in Nicholas County, West Virginia. | |
| Coordinates: 38°13′25″N 80°32′12″W / 38.22361°N 80.53667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gary Johnson |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) 3.59% |
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,661 |
• Estimate (2021) | 1,637 |
| • Density | 1,152.17/sq mi (444.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 26261 |
| Area code(s) | 304, 681 |
| FIPS code | 54-68116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555475 |
| Website | cityofrichwoodwv.com |
Richwood is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, the census showed Richwood with a population of 1,661. During the 19th and early 20th century Richwood was a booming coal and lumber town. Richwood has a very rich history, including the formation of the Cherry River Navy civic organization to draw attention to issues important to the community. Richwood has also become known statewide as the "Ramp Capital of the World". Each year, in April, the city hosts a large festival that draws visitors from around the country.