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City	Richmond
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Madison County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.730691
Longitude	-84.292318
Population	34,585
Density	657.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	40475, 40476
Area Code	502
County Seat	Richmond
School District	Madison County School District

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About Richmond, Kentucky

Richmond is a locality in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 34,585. The population density is 657.2 people per km². Richmond is located at 37.7307°N, 84.2923°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Richmond is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 40475, 40476.

Richmond occupies a landscape where the flat, fertile plains of the Bluegrass region begin to yield to the subtle, gradual elevation of the landscape toward the distant Appalachian Mountains. It lies 12.4 miles north of Berea, KY (from Berea, KY: bearing 0°T), and is situated 19.4 miles south-southeast of Lexington. Dreaming Creek meanders through the terrain, its banks providing a quiet corridor for local wildlife and a soft, rhythmic backdrop to the daily movement of the populace. Millstone Park offers an immediate space for recreation, serving as a verdant anchor for those who live in the vicinity. Residents often look toward the horizon, where the hazy, blue-tinted silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains rise sixty-eight miles away, defining the eastern edge of the regional vista. The quality of light here at dusk settles heavily over the fields, turning the limestone-rich soil into a deep, muted charcoal color as the evening shadows lengthen.

Richmond reflects a history deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the Commonwealth, where the economy has long been shaped by the industry of the soil and the growth of local enterprise. While the surrounding region was once defined by the labor of the tobacco harvest and the quiet commerce of the trade route, the modern economy has diversified to include manufacturing and a robust educational sector. The presence of Eastern Kentucky University functions as a primary engine for local development, drawing students and faculty who contribute to the intellectual and economic fiber of the site. Nearby, the influence of the Berea College Forest serves as a reminder of the regional commitment to conservation and the long-standing forestry traditions that persist fifteen miles away. This synthesis of academic focus and traditional industry creates a steady, predictable pace of life that persists through the changing seasons.

Richmond fosters a cultural character defined by a slow-moving, thoughtful hospitality and a quiet pride in the local landmarks that mark its identity. Residents frequently gather at Lake Reba, a two-mile expanse that provides a focal point for weekend leisure and community activity. The heritage of the area is occasionally punctuated by the influence of notable figures like the actor Lee Majors, who spent his formative years in the region. Cultural life is further enhanced by the proximity of The Territory, a basin located eleven miles away that contributes to the unique topographical character of the local landscape. Whether during the heat of a summer afternoon or the crisp clarity of a late autumn morning, Richmond maintains a grounded sense of place that values the persistence of tradition over the haste of modern expansion.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Daniel Boone Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 330° NW
Irvine Mcdowell (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 339° N
Lake Reba Recreation Complex (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 081° E
Boone Trace DAR Monument (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 134° SE
Fort Twitty (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 159° S
Graffiti Bridge (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 234° SW
Battle of Richmond (Registered Battlefield) — 5.2 mi, 154° SE
Miller Welch-Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 141° SE
Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 270° W
Fort Boonesborough State Park (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 007° N
Kentucky River Museum (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 008° N
West Pinnacle (Viewpoint) — 11.8 mi, 167° S
Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 12.2 mi, 333° NW
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 15.0 mi, 140° SE · 564k acres
Camp Nelson National Monument (National Monument) — 16.4 mi, 285° W · 463 acres

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