Richwood, West Virginia
Richwood, West Virginia ranks 13,289th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Farmington, West Virginia, Welch, West Virginia, and Keyser, West Virginia. Memorable people born in Richwood, West Virginia include Henry E. Holt. Richwood, West Virginia has been the birth place of many astronomers. Richwood, West Virginia is located in United States.
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. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 1929, Richwood, West Virginia was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Henry E. Holt.
People Born in Richwood, West Virginia
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Richwood, West Virginia were astronomers (1), while most who died were .
Occupational Trends
Over the past 100 years, astronomers have been the top profession of globally memorable people born in Richwood, West Virginia, including Henry E. Holt. Whereas, throughout history, astronomers have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Richwood, West Virginia, including Henry E. Holt.
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Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 1 globally memorable people born in Richwood, West Virginia since 1700.
