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Richmond is a city located in east central Indiana. With a population of around 36,000, it is the county seat of Wayne County. Richmond has a rich history and many attractions for visitors and residents alike.

History of Richmond

Richmond was founded in 1806 by settler William Stevenson. It was named after Richmond, Virginia, which was the hometown of Winthrop Sargent, who was secretary of the Northwest Territory. For more on the history of Richmond, visit the Richmond, Indiana Wikipedia page. In the early 19th century, Richmond became an important Quaker town on the Underground Railroad. Many fugitive slaves passed through Richmond on their way to Canada. The city had a large African American community and was a center of anti-slavery activism. Other major events in Richmond's history include: To learn more about the history of Richmond, visit the Wayne County Historical Museum.

Government

Richmond is the county seat of Wayne County, Indiana. The Wayne County government offices are located at: Wayne County Administration Building
401 E Main St #209
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-9200 The city government is run by a mayor and common council. The Richmond City Building is located at: 50 N 5th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-7111 For more information on Richmond's government, visit the City of Richmond website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Richmond has several attractions and landmarks for visitors:

Wayne County Courthouse

The historic Wayne County Courthouse is located in downtown Richmond at: 401 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374 It was built in 1873 and is an iconic landmark recognized for its Second Empire architectural styling.

Gennett Records Walk of Fame

The Gennett Records Walk of Fame honors Richmond's musical history and is located at: Northeast corner of North 8th and A Streets
Richmond, IN 47374 It features a guitar sculpture and plaques commemorating artists like Louis Armstrong, Gene Autry, and Lawrence Welk who recorded on the Gennett record label in Richmond in the early 1900s.

Joseph Moore Museum

The Joseph Moore Museum and Cultural Center showcases Richmond's African American heritage. It is located at: 119 S 8th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-5756

Transportation

Richmond's public transportation system is called Ivy Tech Transit and provides bus service throughout the city. More information can be found on the Ivy Tech Transit website.

Education

Richmond is served by the Richmond Community Schools district. There are six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. More information about Richmond Community Schools can be found on the district's website. In addition, Richmond is home to Ivy Tech Community College's Richmond campus. Ivy Tech is Indiana's statewide community college system. The Richmond campus is located at: 2357 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-2656

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major employers in Richmond are: Manufacturing and healthcare make up a significant portion of Richmond's economy. Other major industries include education with Earlham College and Ivy Tech, as well as government services. For more on the Richmond economy, visit the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County's website.

Sports

The Richmond High School Red Devils sports teams compete in the North Central Conference. Visit the Red Devils website for schedules and news.

Richmond on Facebook

You can also follow news and events in Richmond by liking the City of Richmond Facebook page.

Tourism

For more on things to see and do in Richmond, visit the Richmond/Wayne County Tourism website.

Morrisson Reeves Library

The public library serving Richmond is the Morrisson Reeves Library, located at: 80 S 6th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-8291

Additional Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources and websites for Richmond:


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