The City of Richwood is surrounded by Texas history and is built on land that was part of Stephen F. Austin's original land grant from the Mexican government.

From its humble beginnings in 1957 to its present evolvement, Richwood has been a people oriented community. In the highly competitive marketplace of economic development, Richwood has shined in its greatest commodity - its people.

Richwood continues to grow to meet the challenges of the economy and to be a viable leader in all segments of its existence.