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,Richwoods, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1981 approximately 15 miles west of De Soto and 19 miles south of St. Clair.
History The first settlement at Richwoods was made ca. 1830. The community was named for the dense forest near the original town site. A post office has been in operation at Richwoods since 1832.
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.
References
External links Richwoods R-7 School District Richwoods Fire Protection District Bear Cove Enterprises St. Stephen Catholic Church