Richland County, Administrative county in southwestern Wisconsin, US.
Richland County is an administrative division in southwestern Wisconsin characterized by rolling terrain and the Wisconsin River forming its southern boundary. The landscape includes numerous valleys and small waterways that shape the region's natural features.
The county was founded in 1850 and developed from a settlement area into an organized administrative territory. Richland Center became the administrative center and has guided the region's development since then.
The county maintains 21 supervisory districts, each contributing to local governance through representation on the Board of Supervisors.
The county offices are located in Richland Center where residents can access administrative services and public support. The various towns and villages throughout the territory are accessible by car and offer local services within their communities.
The territory is divided into 16 towns, 5 villages, and 1 city, creating a layered system of local governance. This structure allows smaller communities to maintain their distinct character while remaining part of the broader county framework.
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