| Date Established: |
August 25, 1855 |
| Date Organized: |
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| Date Defunct: |
February 11, 1859 |
| Location: |
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| Boundaries: |
"Beginning at the southwest corner of Shawnee County; thence west 24 miles; thence north to the main channel of the Kaw or Kansas river; thence down said channel to the northwest corner of Shawnee County; thence south to the place of beginning." |
| Origin of Name: |
Named for William P. Richardson, a pro-slavery member of the territorial council in 1855 and 1857. |
| History: |
Richardson was one of the original 33 counties created by the first territorial legislature. In 1859, what had been Richardson County became a part of Wabaunsee County. |
| Population: |
No Data Available.
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| Other Resources: |
Post offices in Richardson County
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