Richview, IL

Richview is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 238 residents. Richview was originally called "Richmond", and under the latter name was platted in 1839. The present name was adopted in 1852 because of the elevated site of the old town, which afforded a fine view of the surrounding area. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Richview, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Richview, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.