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Richmond ( / ˈrɪtʃmənd /) is a city in eastern Wayne County, Indiana, United States. Bordering the state of Ohio, it is the county seat of Wayne County. [4] . In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 35,720. It is the principal city of the Richmond micropolitan area.
- Historic Depot District. A few blocks north of downtown Richmond is a quirky, up-and-coming commercial district brimming with elegant architecture from around 1875 to 1910.
- Richmond Art Museum (RAM) From the late 19th century through the mid-20th century the city was associated with art, in particular the American Impressionist movement.
- Wayne County Historical Museum. This superb local history museum is on a campus surrounding the Hicksite Friends Meetinghouse, dating back to 1865. This building was gifted to the Wayne County Historical Society in 1930, the first of many donations that have left the museum with a wonderful collection of artifacts and buildings.
- Model T Museum. Richmond is the headquarters for the Model T Ford Club of America, the largest club for Model T Ford enthusiasts in the world. Although the city doesn’t have a manufacturing connection to this vehicle, you couldn’t find a more appropriate spot for a museum about Model T Fords than the Depot District with its abundant early 20th-century architecture.
Richmond & Wayne County, Indiana have just what you need with an abundance of activities that can be tailored to any interest or hobby. From award winning museums, to intriguing historical attractions, mouth-watering restaurants and unique retail shops, there is never a dull moment here.
- Richmond Art Museum. The Richmond Art Museum is a cultural treasure nestled in the heart of Richmond, Indiana, and what’s truly unique about it is that it’s housed in the local Richmond high school.
- Warm Glow Candle Company. On our frequent trips to Columbus or Dayton for soccer, we often drive by the Warm Glow Candle Company on I-70. It’s pretty hard to miss as the entrance is an oversized candle.
- Richmond Murals. One of my favorite free things to do in Richmond Indiana is to admire all the colorful murals found around town. The streets of Richmond serve as an outdoor gallery, showcasing an impressive collection of murals that celebrate the city’s history, culture, and community.
- Explore the Historic Depot District. While you are searching out murals and visiting some of the other specific Richmond Indiana attractions, you’ll definitely be spending some time in the Historic Depot District.
Richmond & Wayne County, Indiana have just what you need with an abundance of activities that can be tailored to any interest or hobby. From award winning museums, to intriguing historical attractions, mouth-watering restaurants and unique retail shops, there is never a dull moment here.
Pick crisp, juicy apples at Indiana’s Oldest Family-owned orchard, hike or bike beneath sun-dappled amber and scarlet leaves, and take home colorful pumpkins and autumn decorations from area farms and shops.
Richmond is a city in Central Indiana. It was founded by Carolina Quakers in 1806. Known as the "cradle of recorded jazz" or formerly as the Rose City for its rose cultivation, it has the honor of having had the first complete high school orchestra in the country and of being the recording center of such greats as Louis Armstrong and Duke ...
