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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Richmond FAQs
01Where is Richmond located?
02What county is Richmond in?
03What is the history of Richmond?
04What remains at Richmond today?
05Can you visit Richmond?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“The Richmond Bar”), CC BY-SA.
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