Rich County, County seat in northeastern Utah, United States.
Rich County is an administrative division in northeastern Utah near the Wyoming and Idaho borders. The area covers mountainous terrain with several valleys and a portion of Bear Lake on its eastern side.
The jurisdiction was founded in 1864 as Richland County and later renamed. Boundaries shifted several times over the following decades during the formation of Wyoming Territory.
The county maintains detailed documentation of local traditions through publications like 'A History of Rich County' available at the Courthouse.
The courthouse in Randolph serves as the administrative center for licenses and permits. Visitors can access public records and various local services there during regular office hours.
Woodruff holds the record for the coldest temperature ever measured in Utah. This extreme cold shapes seasonal visitation patterns in the region significantly.
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