Rich Hill, Missouri is in Bates County. Its first post office was established in 1868, about two miles northwest of the city’s current location. When the town was platted in 1880, most of its businesses, as well as the post office, moved to the new town. Rich Hill was named for the productiveness of its agricultural land. The construction of the Pleasant Hill and Joplin branch of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, the Rich Hill branch of the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad, and opening of coal mining industries by the Rich Hill Mining Company all contributed to the growth of the city. Nine months after Rich Hill was incorporated as a village, it was organized as a fourth-class city. Today, Rich Hill is accessed through Interstate Highway 49 and Missouri Route A, which intersects the Interstate at Rich Hill. Sprague is west of Rich Hill, Prairie City is east, Horton is south, and Athol is north of the city. Kansas City is seventy-six miles north of Rich Hill. Its mines are closed, the railroad activity is gone, and several of its businesses have closed, but people still live in Rich Hill. The town was subject of a Sundance Film Festival documentary, entitled Rich Hill, that featured some of its young residents in 1014.
 
 
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Situated near Interstate Highway 49, the Rich Hill, Missouri motel offers twenty-two rooms. Directions, a description, and photographs of the facility are offered, including rates, contacts, and a profile of the surrounding region.
http://www.apachemotel.info/
The official municipal web site offers a brief history and profile of the city, meeting schedules and minutes, administrative and departmental contacts, city ordinances, and a calendar of community events.
http://www.richhillmo.com/
Rich Hill is a Sundance Film Festival documentary that highlights the lives of three Rich Hill, Missouri teenagers dealing with family problems, poverty, and uncertain futures. Press information, screenings, a film trailer, photographs, and clippings are included.
http://www.richhillfilm.com/
The independent Rich Hill, Missouri congregation meets at its facilities on East Walnut Street. Directions, worship and program schedules, a calendar of upcoming events, leadership contacts, office hours, and a sermon archive are included.
http://richhillcc.org/
The R-IV public school system operates an elementary school and a high school in Rich Hill, Missouri, providing a PK-12th grade curriculum. Central office, staff and faculty contacts are featured, along with a district calendar, policy information, and announcements.
http://www.richhill.k12.mo.us/
Rich Hill Truck & Equipment Company
Located on Interstate Highway 49 South, the Rich Hill, Missouri company sells feed, grain and spreader equipment to the agriculture industries, along with parts, repairs, technical support and advice. Directions, hours of operation, and its inventory are highlighted.
http://www.richhilltruck.com/
Locally owned and operated, the solar contractors offer commercial and residential photo-voltaic systems, solar roof panels, including installation and repair services. Photographs of past work are presented, contacts and office hours are posted to the site, and free estimates may be requested online.
http://www.richhillmosolarcontractor.com/
The dealership in Rich Hill, Missouri offers a large selection of pre-owned Japanese mini trucks that includes Suzuki Carry, Mitsubishi Minicab, Daihutsu HiJet, the Mazda Scrum, and others, including mowers, as well as offering parts and service for all makes and models of mini trucks. Directions and hours are posted.
http://www.xtrememinitrucks.com/