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Encyclopedia > Richmond

Richmond refers to various place names, schools and universities, people, and other uses around the world. The name originates from the town of Richmond, North Yorkshire in England, itself named after the town of Richemont, Seine-Maritime in Normandy, in 1071 as part of the Norman conquest. The town of Richmond as seen from the top of the keep of Richmond Castle Richmond is a market town on the River Swale in North Yorkshire, UK and is the administrative centre of the district of Richmondshire. ... Mont Saint Michel, one of the famous symbols of Normandy. ...

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Place names

Richmond may refer to one of the following place names:


Australia

The Division of Richmond is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of New South Wales. ... Richmond is a town near Sydney, Australia. ... RAAF Base Richmond is one of Australias oldest surviving air force bases. ... Richmond is a town of approximately 800 residents in western Queensland, Australia. ... Categories: Tasmanian towns | Stub ... Richmond is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Richmond station Richmond station (station code: RMD) is a suburban railway station in Melbourne, Australia. ...

Canada

This page is for the city of Richmond, British Columbia. ... Richmond, Ontario is a quiet town situated south-west of Stittsville, east of Munster and north of North Gower. ... Richmond is a small, rural community in the western part of Prince Edward Island. ... Richmond, population 3,424 (2001), is a town nestled amidst rolling farmlands on the Saint-François River between Sherbrooke, Quebec and Drummondville, in the heart of the Eastern Townships in Quebec, Canada. ... Richmond is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. ... For the current federal electoral district in British Columbia, see Richmond (electoral district) Richmond was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Nova Scotia. ... For other electoral districts with similar names, see Richmond (electoral district) Richmond was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Quebec. ...

Jamaica

Richmond is a city in Saint Mary parish, Jamaica. ...

New Zealand

Richmond is the seat of the Tasman District Council, located 13km south of Nelson in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the southern extremity of Tasman Bay. ... For other uses, see Christchurch (disambiguation). ...

South Africa

  • Richmond, Northern Cape
  • Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal

Richmond is a town situated on the banks of the upper Illovo River in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ...

South Korea

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United Kingdom

Richmond, England may refer to: Richmond upon Thames in the larger London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond, North Yorkshire This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The town of Richmond as seen from the top of the keep of Richmond Castle Richmond is a market town on the River Swale in North Yorkshire, UK and is the administrative centre of the district of Richmondshire. ... Richmond, North Yorkshire is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in South West London and part of Outer London. ... Richmond is a suburb in southwest London, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. ... Richmond station is a station in Richmond upon Thames, in South West London England, and is a south-western terminus of London Undergrounds District Line, and the western terminus of the North London Line (now run by Silverlink and called the Silverlink Metro). ... Richmond ward—which includes the districts of Four Lane Ends, Intake, Richmond, and Woodthorpe—is one of the 28 electoral wards in City of Sheffield, England. ... For other uses, see Sheffield (disambiguation). ...

United States of America

Nickname: The City of Pride and Purpose Coordinates , Government City Richmond Mayor Irma A. Anderson (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 136. ... Richmond is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... Richmond, Indiana is a city in eastern Indiana, which borders Ohio. ... Richmond is a city located in Franklin County, Kansas. ... Richmond is a city located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States named after Richmond, Virginia. ... Richmond is a village located in Madison Parish, Louisiana. ... Richmond is a town located in Sagadahoc County, Maine. ... Richmond is a town located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. ... Richmond is a city located in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Richmond Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Michigan: Richmond Township, Macomb County, Michigan Richmond Township, Marquette County, Michigan Richmond Township, Osceola County, Michigan There is also the city of Richmond located in Macomb County, Michigan. ... Richmond is a city located in Stearns County, Minnesota. ... Richmond is a city located in Ray County, Missouri. ... Richmond is a town located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. ... For other uses, see Staten Island (disambiguation) Staten Island, shown in an enhanced satellite image Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of New York City, located on an island of the same name on the west side of the Narrows at the entrance of New York Harbor. ... Richmond is a town located in Ontario County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,452. ... Richmond is a village located in Jefferson County, Ohio. ... Richmond is a neighborhood in the Southeast section of Portland, Oregon. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown Location Location in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Oregon Multnomah County Mayor Tom Potter Geographical characteristics Area     City 145. ... Richmond Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania: Richmond Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania Richmond Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania Richmond Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Richmond is a town located in Washington County, Rhode Island. ... The city of Richmond is the county seat of Fort Bend CountyGR6 in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area. ... Richmond is a city located in Cache County, Utah. ... Richmond, Vermont Richmond is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. ... Nickname: River City Motto: Sic Itur Ad Astra (Thus do we reach the stars) Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County Independent City Mayor L. Douglas Wilder (D) Area    - City 62. ... Richmond County is a county located on the Northern Neck in the state of Virginia. ... Richmond is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Richmond, Shawano County, Wisconsin Richmond, St. ... Richmond is a town located in Shawano County, Wisconsin. ... Richmond is a town located in St. ... Richmond is a town located in Walworth County, Wisconsin. ...

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Richmond Hill may refer to: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada A hill to the West of London, England, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. ... Richmond County may refer to multiple places: In Canada: Richmond County, Nova Scotia In the United States of America: Richmond County, Georgia Richmond County, New York Richmond County, North Carolina Richmond County, Virginia This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share... There are several places named Richmond Township in the United States: Richmond Township, Macomb County, Michigan Richmond Township, Marquette County, Michigan Richmond Township, Osceola County, Michigan Richmond Township, Minnesota Richmond Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania Richmond Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania Richmond Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania This is a disambiguation page &#8212... The Richmond District is an area in the northwest of San Francisco, USA. Lying directly north of Golden Gate Park, the Richmond is bounded roughly by Fulton Street to the south, Arguello Street to the east, The Presidio and Lincoln Park to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the... New Richmond is a city located in St. ...

Schools and universities

The University of Richmond describes itself as a premier, private, liberal arts university featuring highly selective, primarily undergraduate programs, as well as graduate programs in arts and sciences, business and law. ... The Richmond American International University is an internationally recognised institution in Richmond upon Thames, a suburb of London. ... Richmond Secondary School is a school located at 7171 Minoru Blvd. ...

People

Richmond may refer to one of the following persons:

Danny Richmond (born August 1, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional ice hockey player and a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... KTVU (Channel 2) is the San Francisco Bay Areas FOX affiliate. ... Nickname: The City by the Bay; Fog City Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: City-County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Area    - City 600. ... George Richmond (1809 - 1896) was an English painter. ... Tim Richmond (June 7, 1955 - August 13, 1989) was a NASCAR race car driver who had his career cut short when he contracted HIV and died of AIDS. Richmond was born in Ashland, Ohio and, unlike many other NASCAR drivers, was born into wealth and didnt grow up with... The title of Earl of Richmond was created many times in the Peerage of England. ... The title Duke of Richmond has been created several times in the Peerage of England. ...

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