Area Attractions

Richmond was founded in 1798 by Colonel John Miller, a Revolutionary War Soldier.  In 1798, the Kentucky Legislature authorized the moving of the Madison County seat from nearby Milford to land owned by Colonel Miller.

The move was bitterly opposed by about 300 residents of the Milford area and a fight to retain the seat resulted between Dave Kennedy, who represented the Milford location, and William Kearly, who represented the new site.

Although history does not record the results of the brawl, the county approved the move in March of 1798 and two acres of land were purchased from Colonel Miller.  Court was held in his barn.

On July 4, 1798, the site was officially named Richmond in honor of Miller's birthplace, Richmond, Virginia.

Recreational Facilities & Area Entertainment:

With over 100 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and three National Register Historic Districts, downtown Richmond is considered one of the state's finest restored 19th century commercial districts.   Visit retail and antique stores, restaurants and historic buildings in the downtown area. Walking tour available.

The Battle of Richmond tour is part of the National Trust Civil War Discovery Trail.  Follow the path of the Civil War Battle of Richmond on a self-guided driving tour of the battlefields and skirmish areas.  Audio cassettes are available for sale or refundable deposit.  Complete tour lasts approximately two hours.

"Saddle Up & Wind Down!" at Deer Run Stables, LLC.  Conveniently located in one of the area's most scenic countryside's, the heart of Daniel Boone country.  Horseback trail rides, pony rides, hay rides, bonfires, picnics and rustic camping.  Riding lessons, overnight/long term boarding.  Closed Mondays except holidays.

Fort Boonesborough State Park features the reconstructed fort of pioneer Daniel Boone on the banks of the Kentucky River with on-site crafts such as candle dipping, pottery turning, soap making and welding.  Also offers two gift shops, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, miniature golf, camping sites, a sandy beach, picnic shelters, nature trails, historic Lock and Dam #10 on the Kentucky River and more.  Bus parking and group tours available.  (Combination tickets for White Hall State Historic Site available)

Richmond Downtown Walking Tour of homes offers a self-guided walking tour booklet featuring over 70 historical buildings, homes and churches.  Guided tours available by advance arrangement.

White Hall Historic House was the home of Cassius Marcellus Clay, famous abolitionist, newspaper publisher, and Minister to Russia.  This state historic site features a 44-room Italianate mansion, shaded picnic areas, a gift shop, outside slave quarters and cook building. 

For more information about Richmond and the surrounding area take a look at Richmond's homepage.

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