Richmondtown, Staten Island

Located at the base of Lighthouse Hill with New Dorp and Oakwood to the east, Richmondtown has seen much new home construction since the mid-1960s, and ranks as one of the most popular destinations for families seeking to relocate to Staten Island from New York City's other boroughs, especially Brooklyn.

The town is also home to one of the ten remaining Volunteer Fire Departments in New York City[1] Richmond Engine Company 1, which operates a 2005 American LaFrance Engine purchased through a federal home security grant.

The Church of St. Andrew and Voorlezer's House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) operates the Richmondtown branch at 200 Clarke Avenue at Amber Street.

[5] Richmondtown is the birthplace of American bare-knuckle boxer Bill Richmond (August 5, 1763 – December 28, 1829) who was born a slave.