Founding and Early Years
Famous Landmarks
Notable People
I Had No Idea...
Scrambled Streets
200
In what year was New Port Richey officially incorporated?
1924
200
This theater, built in 1926, is a key historical landmark in New Port Richey
The Richey Suncoast Theatre
200
This person was a former mayor of New Port Richey from 2018 - 2022 and has many years of experience in local government.
Rob Marlowe
200
This former U.S President hosted an event in Sims Park in 2004.
George W. Bush
200
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Van Buren Street
400
Before being named New Port Richey, this area was originally a part of what settlement?
Port Richey
400
This famous boulevard is a central part of downtown New Port Richey.
Grand Blvd.
400
This former New Port Richey police chief worked to modernize the city’s police force and improve community relations.
Kim Bogart
400
New Port Richey became a popular retirement destination in this century.
20th Century
400
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Madison Street
600
This river was essential to the development of New Port Richey.
The Pithlachascotee River
(Cotee River)
600
This 80-acre preserve in New Port Richey offers hiking trails, wildlife viewing and access to the Pithlachascotee river.
James E. Grey Preserve
600
This New Port Richey native became a prominent country music star, releasing hit songs like “Buy Me a Boat.”
Chris Janson
600
This coastal city was formed a year after its neighbor to the south despite having been settled much earlier.
Port Richey
600
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Jefferson Street
800
This building was considered the first commercial building built in New Port Richey.
The Chasco Inn
800
This building was built in the 1920’s and was designed with a Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
The Hacienda Hotel
800
These are the names given to winners of each year's Chasco Fiesta, often representing respected community activists and changemakers.
Queen Chasco and King Pithla?
800
This 80's pop star had hits like "Lookout Weekend" and "When I Hear Music" and now resides in New Port Richey.
Debbie Deb
800
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Executive Drive
1000
The first post office in New Port Richey was established in what year?
1915
1000
Sims Park is a central gathering place in New Port Richey. It is named after this founder of the city.
George R. Sims
1000
This iconic actress visited New Port Richey in the early 1950’s with her husband, playwright Arthur Miller,and was rumored to stay in the Hacienda Hotel.
Marilyn Monroe
1000
This man was one of 12 to walk on the moon and lived in New Port Richey for some time.
Who was James Irwin?
1000
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Meadowlane Street