Government In the 1960s, Rich Square was governed by a town council. Local funeral home director Joseph Gordon was the first African American elected to the body, in 1967.
gOVerNmENt in THe 1960S, riCh sqUaRE wAS govErNed bY A towN council. local FunerAL homE dIRecTor Joseph GORdOn WaS The FiRST AfrIcAn amerICan Elected To the Body, in 1967.