Richwood is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, the census showed Richwood with a population of 1,661. During the 19th and early 20th century Richwood was a booming coal and lumber town. Richwood has a very rich history, including the formation of the Cherry River Navy civic organization to draw attention to issues important to the community. Richwood has also become known statewide as the "Ramp Capital of the World". Each year, in April, the city hosts a large festival that draws visitors from around the country.
richwood is a city in nicholas county west virginia united states in 2020 the census showed richwood with a population of 1661 during the 19th and early 20th century richwood was a booming coal and lumber town richwood has a very rich history including the formation of the cherry river navy civic organization to draw attention to issues important to the community richwood has also become known statewide as the "ramp capital of the world" each year in april the city hosts a large festival that draws visitors from around the country