Rich County, County seat in northeastern Utah, United States.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The county maintains detailed documentation of local traditions through publications like 'A History of Rich County' available at the Courthouse.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Logan Canyon
38 km
Bear Lake State Park
40.7 km
Pickleville Playhouse
34.5 km
Randolph Tabernacle
6.8 kmLost Creek State Park
49.8 km
Woodruff Stake House
12.6 km
Rendezvous Beach
26.7 km
Legacy Beach Resort
37.4 kmCisco Beach
39.9 km
Hardware Ranch
27.3 kmWoodruff Reservoir
18.8 kmWoodruff Narrows Reservoir
24.6 kmWindy Point
26.9 kmCrane Reservoir
39.9 kmRandolph Camp Historical Monument
6.1 km
Ideal Beach
34.4 kmPine Butte
32.8 kmFrancis Canyon
49.4 kmBear Lake Golf Course
33.5 kmCisco Beach
39.9 kmRendezvous Beach
26.8 kmIdeal Beach
34.2 kmBluewater Beach
34.5 kmHyrum City Park
38.8 kmBear Lake Overlook
38.1 kmScenic viewpoint
25.7 kmMount McKinnon Viewpoint
29 kmWaterfall
35.7 km
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