RELOCATING TO RICHMOND
If you are looking to relocate to a place that is rich in
history, tradition, growth, and friendliness then Richmond is the city for you.
Richmond is a diverse community, boasting 30,000 plus residents each unique to
their own background but united in a common love for our home.
Established in 1809, Richmond's roots are firmly planted in
an historical past. Originally believed to be the promised land for Daniel Boone
and the first settlers who ventured through the
Cumberland Gap, Madison County is one of
the few counties in the nation to have seen battles in both the American
Revolution and the Civil War. A visit to Richmond will reveal tell-tale
architecture and carefully preserved historical sites as a reminder of our
heritage and a testament to a time gone by.
While Richmond still retains the charm and aura of a small
town, its rapid growth has made it Kentucky's sixth largest city and Madison
County ranks ninth among the state's 120 counties. Having been identified by the
federal government as a micropolitan area, Richmond is home to an ever-expanding
industrial and retail base. 2008 holds the promised arrival of several new
industries along with the opening of the new Richmond Centre, a 120-acre complex
that will be home to several large retailers, a new cinema, and a plethora of
new restaurants.
Along with the bustling business scene, Madison County has an
extraordinary education system. With nearly 20 schools and the latest
technological upgrades in every classroom, Madison County students can expect a
top-notch educational journey from kindergarten to college graduation. Richmond
is also home to Eastern Kentucky University, a
full-fledged comprehensive university offering 168 degree programs and serving
more than 15,000 students a year. It is also Richmond's largest employer,
providing roughly 1800 jobs to our area.
Richmond also holds the title of a certified retirement
community. Despite its bustling social scene, Richmond offers a calm, relaxing
atmosphere for the retiree that is looking to kick back and enjoy the benefits
of their hard work whether it be in one of our many beautiful parks or in our
nearly half a dozen professional golf courses. When looking for a residence, our
city has everything from stately historic homes dating back to the nineteenth
century to new construction boasting the latest in architectural and
technological concepts. St. Andrews
Retirement Community, located on 40 acres near downtown Richmond, offers
independent and assisted living, as well as nursing care to all of its residents
making it a highly sought-after asset to our community and a convenient addition
for all who look to make Richmond their retirement home.
Even with so much to offer, Richmond is always looking for
ways to add value to the community and the pleasure of living here. As a city
that is deep-seated in tradition and culture, there are many festivals and
tourist attractions that the inhabitants of Richmond enjoy year to year
including Acres of
Land Winery, the
Battle of Richmond Re-enactment,
White Hall
State Historic Site, the
Bennett House, Pops
at the Park, the Pottery Festival, and a new aquatic center set to open Memorial
Day of 2008. Richmond considers itself to be an ever-changing city that
treasures and respects its history, while focusing on all of the best hopes of
the future. From the splendor of the mountains to the hallowed grounds of the
preserved battlefields, our city waits with open arms for all who might come and
call it home.
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