Incorporated: 1752
Population: 955
County Name: Cheshire
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Richmond
105 Old Homestead Avenue
Richmond, NH 03470

Phone: 603-239-4232
Fax: Not Available
Website: keenenh.com/richmond

Origin:
First granted to soldiers returning from the war in Canada, this town was named Sylvester Canada, in honor of Captain Joseph Sylvester. When New Hampshire became a separate province, Sylvester Canada was reincorporated as Richmond, in honor of the governor's English friend, Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond, a staunch advocate of colonial independence.

More about Richmond:
At the center of town, called Richmond Four Corners, is a brick Greek revival-style church built in 1837. Nearby is Veterans Hall, the town meeting hall.

The town has retained its quiet rural character while growing in popularity as a residential community. Since 1921, it has been home of the Cheshire County YMCA's Camp Takodah.