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Richmond

A ghost town of unknown status in Wheeler County County, Oregon.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Richmond ghost town, Oregon
Plate I — Richmond, OregonPhoto: Another Believer (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Richmond just shows the receipt more honestly than most. The Richmond Bar was a bar in Portland, Oregon, United States. The business operated in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood from 2013 to 2025.

Wheeler County County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Kinzua, Mitchell — Richmond keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Richmond

Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.

The Richmond Bar was a bar in Portland, Oregon, United States. The business operated in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood from 2013 to 2025.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Richmond is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Richmond is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Richmond is roughly 45.5049, -122.6324 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Richmond FAQs

01Where is Richmond located?
Richmond is in Wheeler County County, Oregon, mapped near 45.5049, -122.6324.
02What county is Richmond in?
Richmond sits in Wheeler County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Wheeler County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Richmond?
The Richmond Bar was a bar in Portland, Oregon, United States. The business operated in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood from 2013 to 2025.
04What remains at Richmond today?
The on-the-ground condition of Richmond is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Richmond?
Here's the honest truth: access to Richmond is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Richmond is roughly 45.5049, -122.6324 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“The Richmond Bar”), CC BY-SA.

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