Rich Patch
Rich Patch is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Hamlet
- Description: human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
- Also known as: “Rich Patch, VA”, “Rich Patch, Virginia”, and “Richpatch”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Roaring Run Furnace.
Roaring Run Furnace
Ruins
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.
Roaring Run Furnace is a historic fiery furnace located in Jefferson National Forest near Eagle Rock, Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built about 1832, and reflects the national and statewide economics of the iron industry during the 19th century. Roaring Run Furnace is situated 2 miles southeast of Rich Patch.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Strom and Baldwin.
Strom
Hamlet
Strom is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. Although there are no landmarks or signs, Strom is located in the area of what is now Roaring Run Grocery, a convenience store located across the road from Craig Creek. Strom is situated 3 miles southeast of Rich Patch.
Baldwin
Hamlet
Baldwin is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. Baldwin is situated 4 miles east of Rich Patch.
Mallow
Village
Mallow is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 671. Mallow is situated 4 miles northwest of Rich Patch.
Rich Patch
- Categories: unincorporated community in the United States and locality
- Location: Alleghany, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.72679° or 37° 43′ 37″ northLongitude
-79.91922° or 79° 55′ 9″ westElevation
2,034 feet (620 metres)Open location code
8792P3GJ+P8OpenStreetMap ID
node 158638309OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamlet
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In Other Languages
“Rich Patch” goes by many names.
- French: “Rich Patch”
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