Richmond County, County in Staten Island, New York
Richmond County encompasses the entirety of Staten Island, bordered by Upper New York Bay to the north and Raritan Bay to the south.
The county, established in 1683, stands as one of the original twelve counties of New York State, representing centuries of administrative organization.
The Staten Island Ferry terminal in Richmond County serves as a central point for connecting residents to Manhattan while maintaining its distinct local identity.
Multiple transportation networks, including buses and the Staten Island Railway, connect different areas of Richmond County with other parts of New York City.
Richmond County holds the distinction of being the only county in New York City that shares maritime borders with the state of New Jersey.
Location: New York
Inception: 1683
Shares border with: Hudson County, Middlesex County, Kings County, Union County
GPS coordinates: 40.59000,-74.14000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:49
Staten Island Greenbelt
188 m
Historic Richmond Town
2.1 km
Seaview Hospital
638 m
Voorlezer's House
2.2 km
New Springville, Staten Island
1.9 km
Clove Lake Park
3.9 km
The Crimson Beech
1.7 km
Billiou-Stillwell-Perine House
3.3 km
Baron Hirsch Cemetery
3.8 km
William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
3 km
Willowbrook Park
2 km
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art
1.5 km
Rose and Crown Tavern
2.3 km
Staten Island Light
1.6 km
Church of Our Lady of Pity
2.8 km
Church of the Holy Family
2.9 km
New Dorp Light
2 km
St. Andrew's Church
2 km
St. Patrick's Church
2.2 km
Treasure House
2.1 km
LaTourette House
1.7 km
Britton Cottage
2.1 km
Christopher House
2.1 km
Peter Houseman House
2.9 km
Lake-Tysen House
2 km
Boehm House
2.1 km
Moore-McMillen House
1.9 km
Third County Courthouse
2.2 kmReviews
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