| Richmond Hill | community in N Yadkin County. Home of Richmond Pearson (1805-78), chief justice of North Carolina Supreme Court; he conducted a law school at his home, "Richmond Hill," which has been restored. |
| Richmond Millpond | NW Scotland County on Gum Swamp Creek. Formed prior to 1800 and known until 1893 as Malloys Pond for Charles Malloy, original owner. Covers 75 acres; max. depth 18 ft. Named because it was located in Richmond County when it was formed. |
| Richmond Mills | community in W Scotland County on Gum Swamp Creek. |
| Richneck Creek | rises in SW Warren County and flows E into Fishing Creek. |
| Richs Gap | W Avery County. |
| Rickman Creek | rises in N Macon County and flows SE into Matlock Creek. |
| Ricks Branch | rises in SE Cherokee County and flows SE into Little Brasstown Creek. |
| Ricks Creek | rises in NW Duplin County and flows SW into Goshen Swamp. |
| Ricky Knob | central Haywood County between Ned Branch and the head of Hemphill Creek. |
| Rico | community in N Columbus County. |