Port Richey, Florida

Our Gateway to the Gulf

On the Western side of Florida in Pasco County is the city of Port Richey, Florida. The city was incorporated in 1925 and is named after Aaron McLaughlin Richey originally from St. Joseph Missouri. Aaron Richey fell in love with the area and settled close to the mouth of the Pithlachascotee river.

Realizing that having a boat was the best way to get around the rivers and the Gulf, he bought some property, commissioned a boat, and named the home port “Port Richey”. Aaron Richey also founded the first Post Office in the area and took the role of postmaster.

What attracted people then still attracts them today. The city grew over the years as more people in the Northern United States became aware of the local temperate climate, amazing sunsets, great fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, excellent golf courses, fine hunting, and relaxing retirement.

According to the 2020 census, Just over 3,000 call Port Richey home. This provides a small peaceful vibe while still offering easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and anything else you might need.

Singer Johnny Cash owned a home along the Pithlachascotee River from 1979 until 2002. Cash and his wife June Carter Cash inherited the house from Maybelle Carter after her death, and they sold it in 2002 shortly before their deaths in 2003.