The city of Richmond, Missouri is the county seat of Ray County. It is located about forty miles east of Kansas City, at the crossroads of Missouri Highways 10 and 13. Surrounding communities include Camden, Dockery, Elkhorn, Fleming, Hardin, Lexington, Orrick, Rayville, and Rockingham. The city was founded to be the seat of government for the county when Missouri became a state in 1821, although the first county seat was Bluffton. Two choices were considered as a location for the new town, one on land contributed by Jeremiah and Polly Crowley, the other on land owned by John Wollard, William B. Martin, and William Thornton. Although the Crowley land was not chosen as the location for the county seat, the new town was named for Richmond, Virginia, Polly Crowley’s choice. Although no major Civil War battles were fought in Richmond, the Battle of Old Albany took place near there in 1864, just west of the Crowley farm house, and the detachment of Confederate troops that took part in it were stationed in Richmond.
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Richmond is the county seat of Ray County. The official municipal web site offers a city map, personnel directory, and information about taxes, fees and licenses, city codes, election schedules, and career opportunities, as well as a guide to local services, facilities, and recreational opportunities.
http://www.cityofrichmondmo.org/
The county was organized in 1820 and when Missouri became a state in January of 1821, it became one of the original fourteen counties in Missouri, once including the entire northwestern corner of the state. A courthouse directory is presented, along with elections schedules and results.
http://www.raycountymo.com/
Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce
Managed by an elected board of directors, the Chamber is a membership organization made up of business owners and individuals in the Richmond, Missouri region. Membership policies, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are posted to the site, along with a guide to the area.
http://www.richmondchamber.org/
Published in Richmond, Missouri since 1914, the newspaper covers all of Ray County. The online edition offers news and sports headlines, community events, church news, legal notices, obituaries, and classified advertising. Access to the full edition of the publication requires a subscription.
http://www.richmond-dailynews.com/
The R-XVI public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through Dear Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School, Richmond Middle School, and Richmond High School, each of which is highlighted here, along with a district calendar, staff directory, policies, and documents.
http://www.richmond.k12.mo.us/
Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Situated on Wollard Boulevard in Richmond, Missouri, the 190-bed facility offers skilled nursing care, including all private rooms, on-staff physicians, physical therapy services, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, hospice services, dentistry, psychiatry, eye care, podiatry services, and an Alzheimer’s unit.
http://www.shirkeys.com/
Constructed in 1901, the theater is managed as a not-for-profit corporation. Its concert season and upcoming attractions are highlighted, along with a history and profile of the facility, membership information, hours, and contacts.
http://www.farristheatre.com/
In business since 1922, the funeral home is located on East Main Street in Richmond, Missouri. Directions, a calendar of events, and an overview of the facilities and its services are posted to the site, along with information about planning a funeral, pre-planning, and its grief support services. Obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.thurmanfuneralhome.com/
