National Parks to Explore in Richmond County

Checkout places to visit in Richmond County

Richmond County

The county is named for Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond, a British politician and office-holder sympathetic to the cause of the American colonies. Richmond was also a first cousin to King George III.

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National Parks to Explore in Richmond County

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

The park contains wetlands and woodlands and has a campus for water research and environmental education, which includes a visitor center. Birds commonly found at Phinizy Swamp include red-shouldered hawks, great blue herons, sora, wood ducks and bald eagles.

Map of National Parks to explore in Richmond County