Richards, Missouri

Richland Township is a township in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.Richland Township was erected in 1855. Some say the township was so named on account of their fertile soil, while others believe the name is a transfer from Richland County, Ohio.

Shiloh Branch is a stream in Bourbon County, Kansas and Vernon County, Missouri. The stream is a tributary to the Marmaton River. The headwaters arise in Kansas northeast of the community of Hammond at 37°57′15″N 94°40′21″W and the confluence with the Marmaton in Missouri is about three miles southwest of Richards at 37°51′47″N 94°35′11″W.The creek was named after the ancient city of Shiloh.

The Battle of Marmiton River, also known as Shiloh Creek or Charlot's Farm,: 80  occurred on October 25, 1864, in Vernon County, Missouri during the American Civil War. Major General Sterling Price of the Confederate States Army commenced an expedition into Missouri in September 1864, with hopes of challenging Union control of the state. After a defeat at the Battle of Westport on October 23, Price began to retreat south, and suffered a serious defeat at the Battle of Mine Creek early on October 25. The afternoon of the 25th, Price's wagon train became stalled at the crossing of the Marmaton River in western Missouri. A delaying force led by Brigadier General Joseph O. Shelby attempted to hold off Union cavalry commanded by Brigadier General John McNeil and Lieutenant Colonel Frederick W. Benteen. Shelby was unable to drive off the Union force, although fatigue of the Union cavalry's horses prevented close-quarters action. At nightfall, the Confederates disengaged and destroyed much of their wagon train. Price was again defeated on October 28 at the Second Battle of Newtonia, and the Confederate retreat continued until the survivors reached Texas in early December.

Eve is an unincorporated community in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

Katy is an unincorporated community in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

Deerfield is a village in Vernon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 40 at the 2020 census.

Dry Wood Creek is a stream in Bourbon County, Kansas and Vernon County, Missouri. It is a tributary of the Marmaton River. The confluence is approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Deerfield.Dry Wood Creek was named for the dried-out wood that burned there during a period of drought, according to local history.The Battle of Dry Wood Creek was fought on the Missouri side in 1861.

Coal Township is a township in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.Coal Township was erected in 1856, and named for local deposits of coal.

Lake Township is a township in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.Lake Township most likely took its name from a small lake within its borders.

Twomile Creek is a stream in Vernon County in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is a tributary of the Marmaton River. Twomile Creek, historically called "Two Mile Branch", was so named on account of its length, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km).

Lath Branch is a stream in Bourbon County, Kansas, in the United States.Lath Branch was named from the fact a pioneer craftsman produced lath near this creek.

The Battle of Dry Wood Creek, also known as the Battle of the Mules, was fought on September 2, 1861, in Vernon County, Missouri, during the American Civil War. After his victory at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, Sterling Price and the Missouri State Guard moved further north into Missouri. A force of Union troops under James H. Lane moved from Fort Scott, Kansas to attempt an interception of Price's army, and set an ambush along Dry Wood Creek. Price's Missouri State Guard troops outnumbered Lane's Kansas troops, and after a two hour skirmish forced Lane to retreat to Fort Scott. In their retreat, Lane's troops abandoned their supplies and mules to the Missourians. Price followed up his victory by continuing his northward march, culminating in another victory at the siege of Lexington, September 13 to 20, before returning south shortly afterwards.