1961 Map of Richwood

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Richwood serves as the central hub for this corner of Union County, centered around its local Fairground and the waters of Richwood Lake. The surrounding landscape is defined by its deep historical boundaries, most notably the Greenville Treaty Line which bisects the terrain, and the administrative divisions of Jackson, Claiborne, and Leesburg townships. The Erie-Lackawanna railroad cuts a diagonal path through the countryside, connecting the village to outlying points like Essex and Woodland. Genealogists will find a significant distribution of family and community burial sites, including Price Cem, Chenney Cem, and Stony Point Cem. Waterways such as Rush Creek, Fulton Creek, and Ottawa Creek provide the primary drainage for this agricultural region, while local industry is represented by scattered Gravel Pits north of the village.