Page Contents for Richfield, Idaho

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Idaho state capital is Boise.
The population of Richfield is approximately 420 (2000), 482 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 157 (1990), 172 (2010).
The amount of land area in Richfield is 1.621 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Richfield to Washington DC is 2058 miles.
The distance to the Idaho state capital is 116 miles. (as the crow flies)
Richfield is positioned 43.05 degrees north of the equator and 114.15 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

15 miles east of Shoshone along Highway 26.
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History & History Related Items

The community was first known as Alberta. In 1908, the name was changed to Richfield. Some say the name change was an enticement to lure businessmen and investors to the small town. Once the railroad appeared in the area in the late 1800's, many small towns were created of which Alberta was one. Two other towns of the same sort were Marley and Pagari. Founded in 1907 with few buildings, the town grew with the help of two land acts - the Homestead Act and the Carey Land Act. Because of its location along the railroad line, Richfield grew even more.
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Attractions

Learn more about Richfield at this site.

Richfield Idaho Outlaw Day
Held annually since 1954, this event is held the second Saturday in June each year. The event includes a breakfast, races, fun, games and much, much more.
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Richfield

Miscellany

The population of Richfield was:
1990 - 383
2000 - 420