Richmond, Ontario
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 Richmond
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| Coordinates: 45°11′40″N 75°50′20″W / 45.19444°N 75.83889°WCoordinates: 45°11′40″N 75°50′20″W / 45.19444°N 75.83889°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Ontario
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| Municipality | Ottawa |
| Established | 1818 |
| Incorporated | 1850 (Village of Richmond) |
| Amalgamated | 1974 (Township of Goulbourn) 2001 (City of Ottawa) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jim Watson |
| • MP | Pierre Poilievre |
| • MPP | Jack MacLaren |
| • City Councillor | Scott Moffatt |
| Area | |
| • Village | 12.05 km2 (4.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Village | 4,482 |
| • Density | 318.59/km2 (825.1/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 3,797 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal code span | K0A 2Z0 |
| Area code(s) | 613, 343 |
| Telephone exchange | 838 |
Richmond is a village and former municipality within the city limits of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1818, it spans the Jock River, a tributary of the Rideau River. Like many communities in eastern Ontario, Richmond houses several unique populations. Some residents have historic and economic roots in the immediate area. Richmond operates as a small core to its residents. To others, the village serves as a bedroom community for the larger urban area of Ottawa. Richmond's amalgamation with the city of Ottawa in 2001 has had mixed results. A significant impact on democratic representation, as well as threats to local values and determination are some of the major concerns. Richmond is 15 km from North Gower, 32 km from Carleton Place, 36 km from Downtown Ottawa, 41 km from Smiths Falls and 45 km from Perth. Its population at the Canada 2006 Census was 3,301.
After the War of 1812, loyal settlers were sought for Upper Canada (now Ontario). The United Empire Loyalists, who, after the American Revolution, had helped to settle areas further south and west in Upper Canada were being regarded with increasing suspicion. Instead, disbanded soldiers were the most immediate loyal settlers for this new era of development.
The village was originally laid out for the Government in 1817 by Major George Thew Burke, and settlement commenced as early as 1818. This was a military point for a number of years. The Duke of Richmond, then Governor General of Canada, died here in 1819 from the bite of a rabid pet fox, in a frame barn on Chapman's farm, about 4 miles from the village, on the Goodwood river. Later renamed the Jock River.The Masonic Arms Tavern, his abode on the previous night, was renamed Duke of Richmond Tavern in his honour. The village derives its name from the Duke of Richmond.
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