Why is Richmond so famous depends on which Richmond, but Richmond, Virginia is famous for Civil War history as capital of Confederacy, and Richmond, London is famous for Richmond Park and royal history. Richmond, Virginia, founded 1737, capital of Virginia since 1780, is famous because it was capital of Confederate States of America from 1861 to 1865 during American Civil War, making it central to Civil War history, with many battles nearby, and is famous for Virginia State Capitol designed by Thomas Jefferson, and for being historic city with colonial tobacco trade and James River. Richmond, Virginia is also famous for being home to many historical figures like Thomas Jefferson, and for being center of Monument Avenue with Confederate statues, and for modern arts and food scene. Richmond upon Thames, London, UK, is famous for Richmond Park, largest royal park in London, 2500 acres, created by King Charles I in 1637 as deer park, famous for deer herds, Isabella Plantation, and for Richmond Hill viewpoint with protected view of Thames, famous for being affluent suburb home to celebrities and for Kew Gardens nearby, and for historic houses like Ham House. So Richmond famous for history, Civil War capital for VA, and royal park for London, both famous for parks, history, and affluence, with Richmond VA famous for Civil War and Virginia capital, Richmond London famous for Richmond Park and riverside beauty.
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