Ford's dwelling was built on the site of Richmond Plantation, which was burned by elements of General William T. Sherman's army at the conclusion of the "March to the Sea".

The Ford Plantation has now been redeveloped as a luxury resort, with vacation cottages, a clubhouse, tennis, and golf.

Richmond Hill was the location of the discovery in 2004 of Benjaman Kyle, a man who suffers from retrograde amnesia as a result of a severe beating.

Real estate development in Richmond Hill has generally followed trends represented in the United States as a whole.

Subdivisions of varying quality, ranging from starter homes to exclusive, gated golf communities, have emerged.

Richmond Hill is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years based on the trend of the increasing population since the early-1990s.

For the general public, the nearest emergency room is located in Savannah at St. Joseph's Hospital, about 15 miles (24 km) away.

Throughout the year the community comes together for supporting special events and causes, such as: While a small majority of citizens in Richmond Hill are non-religious, Christianity is the second largest.

The "Food for the Soul" soup kitchen, staffed by individuals from ten separate churches that rotate on a weekly basis, delivers hot meals to families in need within Richmond Hill.

The Way Station, another multiple church outreach program, has been in operation for over twenty years providing food, clothing, and other items that enhance the lives of families in the community.