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The Village of Richfield, originally the home of the Menomonee and Potawatomi people, is located in the south-central Washington County. These areas were ceded by treaties ratified in 1831, by the Menomonee and 1833, by the Potawatomi to the United States.
In 1908, Richfield became a village. From 1908 until 1950, Richfield's local government consisted of a president, three trustees, and a city clerk. On November 7, 1950, residents voted for a city-manager form of government, meaning the city had a mayor, four council members, and a city manager.
As more of the land in the township became developed, citizens sought to incorporate and become a village, which offered them protection from annexation by neighboring municipalities. In November 2007, the Town of Richfield voted affirmatively to incorporate as the Village of Richfield.
Several weeks later, on July 9, 1841, Jacob Snyder purchased land in the area and settled in Richfield, becoming the first white permanent resident. By 1843, German immigrants − particularly from Hesse-Darmstadt − were building farms in the area, and the community began to form.
In 1908, Richfield became a village. From 1908 until 1950, Richfield's local government consisted of a president , three trustees, and a city clerk. On November 7, 1950, residents voted for a city-manager form of government, meaning the city had a mayor , four council members, and a city manager.
In 1908, Richfield became a village. From 1908 until 1950, Richfield's local government consisted of a president , three trustees , and a city clerk . On November 7, 1950, residents voted for a city-manager form of government, meaning the city had a mayor , four council members, and a city manager .
On November 7, 1950 residents voted for a village manager form of government, meaning the City had a Mayor, four council members, and one City Manager. This is the form of government still used today.
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