Richmond is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city since 1871. The city's population in the 2020 census was 226,610, up … See more

Richmond is located at 37°32′N 77°28′W / 37.533°N 77.467°W (37.538, −77.462). According to the United States Census Bureau, … See more

Richmond's strategic location on the James River at the rocky fall line separating Virginia's Piedmont and Tidewater regions made it a natural development point … See more

Richmond does not have a major league professional sports team. Since 2013, however, the Washington Commanders of the See more

Colonial era
After the first permanent English-speaking settlement was established at Jamestown, Virginia, in April 1607, Captain Christopher Newport led … See more

Richmond's population is approximately 226,000. As an independent city, Richmond is surrounded by Henrico County, … See more

Museums and monuments
Several of the city's large general museums are located on or near Arthur Ashe Boulevard, in what is referred to as the Museum District. … See more