Richlands

… town in NW Onslow County between New River and Mill Swamp. Alt. 64. Settled approx. 1775; inc. 1880. Named for fertile soil of the region. Former home of Richlands Academy (1848-1904); it served as the educational center of Jones and Onslow Counties. Produces lumber. Known as Upper Richlands until it was inc. in 1880.