History New Richland was platted in 1877, taking its name from New Richland Township, which was named after Richland County, Wisconsin. The city contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1902 New Richland Odd Fellows Hall.
hisTOrY NeW riChlAnD waS PLatTeD IN 1877, taKing iTs NamE from new richland townshIp, whICh WAs nAMed AfTeR rIchlAnd cOUnty, wisconsIN. THe city COntains one pRoperty LisTed on tHe NAtIonaL REgiSter of histORic pLaces, ThE 1902 New rIchlaNd odd FellOws Hall.