Richwoods is an unincorporated community in northeastern Washington County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Missouri Route A one mile east of Missouri Route 47,[2] approximately 15 miles west of De Soto and 19 miles south of St. Clair.

Richwoods, Missouri
Unincorporated community
Location of Richwoods, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°09′37″N 90°49′41″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Washington
Settled	1830
Elevation [1]	810 ft (250 m)
ZIP code	63071
Area code	573
GNIS feature ID	725284[1]

History

The first settlement at Richwoods was made ca. 1830.[3] The community was named for the dense forest near the original town site.[4] A post office has been in operation at Richwoods since 1832.[5]

Education

The Richwoods area is served by the Richwoods School District (R-7). They offer pre-school and kindergarten through eighth grade. After the completion of the eighth grade, students may choose to attend high schools in the following areas: Potosi, Grandview, Kingston, DeSoto, St. Clair, or Sullivan.[6]

Churches and cemeteries

• The Book of Acts Church
• Church Apostolic
• Richwoods 1st Free Will Baptist Church
• Cross Roads Baptist Church
• The Way of Life Tabernacle
• Horine Methodist church and cemetery[7]

The St. Stephen Catholic Church parish and cemetery was established in 1841.[8] St. Stephen Cemetery is located behind the church and rectory.

References

External links

• Richwoods R-7 School District
• Richwoods Fire Protection District
• Bear Cove Enterprises
• St. Stephen Catholic Church