the richland historic district is an unplatted agricultural community centered around a village square. the community retains its historic street pattern. commercial and community buildings are located near the square, with residential structures on the outlying streets. there are 66 structures within the district that contribute to its historic character, the majority of which were built between 1860 and 1900. nearly all are wood frame structures, and are vernacular representations of local styles. most of the structures are residential; the district additionally includes two churches, two schools, an oddfellows hall, a library, and a bank building. additional commercial structures in richland are either modern or significantly altered, and do not contribute to the historic character of the district.