Richland Center, Wisconsin
Richland Center is a city of 5,109 people in Richland County, Wisconsin, founded in 1851.
Why visit Richland Center
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Wisconsin–Richland, Center Cinema, A. D. German Warehouse and Court Street Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Richland Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richland Center
Richland Center is a city in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States and is the county seat. The population was 5,114 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Richland Center, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
University of Wisconsin–Richland
School · 0.8 mi
Two-year college in Richland Center, Wisconsin, US
Center Cinema
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
192 South Central Avenue, Richland Center
Museums and landmarks8
A. D. German Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Former warehouse and United States historic place
300 South Church Street, Richland Center
Court Street Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Richland Center, Wisconsin
Julia B. and Fred P. Bowen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Richland Center City Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Auditorium in Richland Center, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Quail Run Golf Course
Golf course · 1.2 mi
25275 County Highway Y, Richland Center
Restaurants and cafes12
Empire Grill
Restaurant
101 West Court Street, Richland Center
Mo-Th 10:00-15:00; Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-14:00
Dragon Buffet
Restaurant · Asian, Chinese · 1.2 mi
723 Highway 14 East, Richland Center
American Legion Post 13
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
900 Flag Park Drive, Richland Center
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
1117 Sextonville Road, Richland Center
Su 09:00-21:00; Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00
History
Richland Center was founded in 1851 by Ira S. Haseltine from Andover, Vermont, northwest of Brattleboro. He was drawn to the site because of its abundant water power, fertile prairies, and its juxtaposition to the geographical center of Richland County. Haseltine offered to donate land to the county if Richland Center was chosen in a vote as the county seat. In 1852 the Wisconsin Legislature formally declared Richland Center as the seat of justice for Richland County. The present Richland County courthouse was built in Richland Center in 1889.
In 1876, a narrow-gauge railroad branch connected Richland Center with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad at Lone Rock, Wisconsin, providing an outlet for the town's commerce. The line was originally constructed with maple rails, but it was rebuilt as a standard gauge iron railway in 1880. On October 8, 1882, the town's railway depot was destroyed when an early morning fire ignited two kegs of gunpowder stored inside, causing an explosion which tore the roof from the building and scorched several nearby rail cars. Another passenger depot, built in 1909, still stands today, serving as a visitor center for the community.
From the History section of Richland Center, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship13
Apostolic Faith Church
Church · Protestant · 0.6 mi
489 South Larson Street, Richland Center
Free Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
405 South Park Street, Richland Center
Peace United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
265 North Church Street, Richland Center
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Church · Protestant
297 North Main Street, Richland Center
St. John's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.5 mi
479 South Park Street, Richland Center
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic
160 West 4th Street, Richland Center
Town & Country Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
345 South Cairns Avenue, Richland Center
Trinity United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
400 East Seminary Street, Richland Center
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries17
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Richland
School · 0.9 mi
1200 US Highway 14 West, Richland Center
Richland Center Intermediate School
School · 1.5 mi
1801 State Highway 80, Richland Center
Healthcare3
Center Creek Professional Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
1313 West Seminary Street, Richland Center
Map of Richland Center
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 8°F | 1.3 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 11°F | 1.1 in | 9.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 33°F | 4.1 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 26°F | 2.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.5 in | 10.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richland Ctr (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Richland County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2017-10-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud (Severe Storm)
- 2016-10-20: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-08-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tri-County Regional Airport (LNR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Muscoda 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Spring Green 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Boscobel 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Hillsboro 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Reedsburg 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Fennimore 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Elroy 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Dodgeville 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Prairie du Sac 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Baraboo 34 mi east, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Richland Center, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- Richland Center WI banner, Postofficefans, Public domain
- Richland Center WI Post Office Mural, Postofficefans, Public domain
- Richland Center Community ^ Senior Center - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221470396, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221481111, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221706618, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221706548, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221874045, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221858555, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221687563, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221463891, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221858240, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221687358, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221858490, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221464921, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221856660, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54220547627, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221685878, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221853415, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221690579, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221856205, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221862975, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54220555192, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54220555242, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221696008, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221706448, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221873440, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221687483, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interior, Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54220566687, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221478926, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221709044, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221709494, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interior, Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221688913, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interior, Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54220552862, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interior, Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221465351, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert D. German Warehouse, Church Street and Haseltine Street, Richland Center, WI - 54221860520, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richland Center City Auditorium, Jeff the quiet, CC0
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