<P> Richmond ( / ˈrɪtʃmənd / RICH - mənd ) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia . It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area ( MSA ) and the Greater Richmond Region . It was incorporated in 1742 , and has been an independent city since 1871 . </P>
<P> Richmond ( / ˈrɪtʃmənd / RICH - mənd ) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia . It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area ( MSA ) and the Greater Richmond Region . It was incorporated in 1742 , and has been an independent city since 1871 . </P>
when did richmond became the capital of virginia
when did richmond became the capital of virginia
1742
1742