Richland was first explored by Lewis and Clark in 1805. Then, it was owned entirely by the government during WWII. After that, it was used as a center for nuclear energy research for the Cold War. Finally, Richland was sold back to the residents, and it has become the city it is today -- without war at the center of its activities.
Part of the Tri-cities of Southeastern Washington, Richland rests on the intersection of the Columbia and Yakima rivers















