In Wayne County, quality is a way of life. Here you will find a commitment to quality in every facet of life in Wayne County.
Climate
Monthly Climate Averages for Central Indiana
| Month | Average High | Average Low | Average Precip | Average Snowfall |
| January | 34 | 17 | 2.51 | 7.0 |
| February | 39 | 21 | 2.27 | 4.5 |
| March | 51 | 30 | 3.16 | 2.3 |
| April | 62 | 40 | 3.84 | 0.7 |
| May | 73 | 49 | 4.41 | Trace |
| June | 81 | 58 | 4.25 | 0.0 |
| July | 85 | 62 | 3.79 | 0.0 |
| August | 83 | 59 | 3.55 | 0.0 |
| September | 76 | 52 | 2.54 | 0.0 |
| October | 64 | 40 | 3.03 | 0.2 |
| November | 51 | 32 | 3.29 | 0.9 |
| December | 39 | 23 | 2.91 | 3.5 |
| Annual | 61 | 40 | 39.55 | 19.1 |
Other Averages of Interest:
Average Number of Days Above 90F/32C: 13.7
Average Number of Days Below 32F/0C: 33.7
Average Number of Rainy Days: 76.8
Average First Freeze Date: October 1
Average Last Freeze Date: April 10
Average Date of First Measurable Snow: November 19
Average Date of Last Measurable Snow: March 30
Source: Midwestern Regional Climate Center http://mcc.sws.uiuc.edu/
Housing
Affordable
housing to suit every lifestyle is an important factor that helps businesses
in Richmond and Wayne County attract and keep the best employees. Home ownership
is a dream within the grasp of a greater number of people with a wider range
of income in Wayne County than in many other areas throughout Indiana and
the country. According to data from the Richmond Association of Realtors the
average home price in 2001 in Wayne County was $96,000 at an interest rate
of 5.5%.
From established neighborhoods to new developments, communities and home styles are diverse, whether modest or grand, vintage or modern, country or city. The largely rural county offers many small farms of five to twenty acres and rural subdivisions with the modern amentities that add to the appeal of country living.
Existing Homes
Average Housing Cost (2007): $105,000
Average Monthly Apartment Rent for a 2 bedroom, unfurnished: $525
Average Mortgage Payment: $604
Source: Richmond-Wayne County Multiple List System
New Construction
Wayne County unincorporated areas and two-mile fringe
| Year | New home construction includes pre-fab homes | Total declared value of construction and renovations – residential and commercial properties |
| 2007 | 105 | $57,520,752.00 |
| 2006 | 114 | $43,569,075.00 |
| 2005 | 150 | $23,790,067.00 |
| 2004 | 198 | $44,513,957.79 |
| 2003 | 95 | $23,814,908.00 |
| 2002 | 115 | $21,254,730.91 |
| 2001 | 115 | $20,181,259.47 |
| 2000 | 121 | $19,327,708.80 |
Source: Wayne County Building Inspector
Health Care
Hospitals/Surgery Centers
Reid Hospital is a progressive, not-for-profit 233-bed regional referral medical center serving east central Indiana and west central Ohio. Reid’s service area is home to about 280,000 people and includes five Indiana counties and two Ohio counties.
Reid Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), the Indiana State Department of Health, Medicare/Medicaid, American Association of Blood Banks, and the American College of Surgeons Community Cancer Program.
Staff
Employees: 1,610
Volunteers: 400
Physicians: 170
Programs
- 40 medical specialties & subspecialties
- Community cancer program
- Blood pressure machines in Wayne County and Ohio
- Health Ministries program
- Obstetrics unit with homelike atmosphere in the birthing rooms
- Free childbirth classes
- Cardiac services including open heart surgery, angioplasty, stress testing, catheterization and rehabilitation
- Comfort Care – a respite care program
- Coronary and intensive care units
- Eastern Indiana Kidney Center
- Echocardiography
- Emergency department with Fast Track for minor injuries
- Home medical equipment
- Lifeline-personal emergency response system
- Two linear accelerators
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging and open MRI
- Pain management
- Ultrasound diagnostics
- Social services and Support Groups
- Rehab 1,2,3 – interactive therapy program for children
- Clinics in Hagerstown, Indiana and Eaton, Ohio
Hospital is located at 1401 Chester Blvd., Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone (765) 983-3000.
In September 2008, Reid Hospital will open a new 755,411 square foot state of the art facility which is currently under construction. www.reidhosp.com
The Richmond Surgery Center is fully equipped with the latest technology to accommodate the needs of surgeons in a variety of specialties. A convenient and cost-effective alternative to hospital out patient surgery, the Center offers two state-of-the-art operating suites, a laser room, spacious pre- and post- operative areas, a high-tech nursing station, and a special recovery room for children. The Center is located at 1900 Chester Blvd., Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone (765) 966-1776.
The Richmond Cataract & Laser Center is now open to serve the community of Richmond and Wayne County in its new facility. A complete renovation provides over 10,000 square feet of state-of-art medical facilities and includes an on-site ambulatory surgical center that offers comprehensive eye care ranging from routing eye exams to the most delicate eye surgeries, including LASIK, as well as the full range of treatments for cataracts and glaucoma, all under one roof. The Center is located at 2303 Chester Blvd, Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone (765) 939-2020.
Health Services
Adult Day Care Center of Richmond is a non-profit organization founded in 1988. The center provided 58,361 hours of service in 2002 with an average daily attendance of 38. All participants must be under the care of a physician and must meet admission criteria. Attendance is prescheduled and varies according to client or family needs.
Programming occurs within group or cluster formats as well as individually. Three cozy day rooms are available to accommodate those needing normal stimuli and conversation, those best served by a calmer environment, and those needing intensive one-on-one interventions. The program also includes:
- Structured activities, exercises and recreation
- Special on and off-site programs
- Art, music, song, reminiscence, memory trivia
- Intergenerational and pet activities
- Health monitoring by RN’s
- Medication education and compliance
- Free TB testing (with physician’s order)
- Transportation in handicap-accessible vans
- Hot catered lunch, nutritious snacks
- Special diets, breakfast available
- Monthly Alzheimer’s/Caregiver’s Support Group
- NCOA certified ADC Program Assistants
- Extended hours available for working caregivers
- Certified by Indiana FSSA for Medicaid Waiver
- Referral assistance for client and family
- Limited in-home respite service
The Adult Day Care Center of Richmond is located at 2727 East Main Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone (765) 966-0852.
Achieva - formerly Green Acres, Inc. provides services for individuals with varied abilities by facilitating involvement within the community. The Achieva mission is to "empower people to achieve greater personal, social, and economic success". The do this through a variety of day services and events:
- ADA - Adult Developmental Activities, a program staffed to accommodate personal needs
- M.O.V.E - Mobility Opportunities Via Education, teaches non-ambulatory individuals how to sit and walk
- Golden Explorers applies to older retired/semi-retired adults and helps the aging population stay as active as possible.
- Habilitation is a program that teaches academic and computer skills, arts and crafts along with other activities.
- Recreation program assists individuals with leisure, health & fitness training and recreational activities.
- Social Services/Program Management helps individuals coordinate daily activities and events
The Achieva Resource Center is located at 800 Mendleson Drive, Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone 765-966-0502 www.achievaresources.org
Area 9 Agency - a service of Indiana University East, formed in 1975. Their mission is to "assist older persons and disabled individuals of all ages in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible." Working with the Adult Day Care of Richmond, Area 9 Agency provides a variety of programs and services:
- Adult Protective Services works to assist those who have been abused or exploited
- C.A.R.E. provides assistance and education to individuals providing care for an elderly family member
- Health care screenings available at little or no cost
- Senior center meals and activities
- Transportaion services
- In home assistants
- OPTIONS utilizes home based services (applicant must qualify for institutional care)
- Nutrition program includes delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) and the opportunity for senior citizens to dine out (at participating restaraunts)
- Pre-Admission Screening helps placing an individual in a nursing facility
- Special events throughout the year
Area 9 Agency is located on the Indiana University East Campus, 2325 Chester Boulevard in Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone 765-966-1795. www.iue.edu/administration/area9/
Dunn Center is a private non-profit community mental health organization. It provides services to the communities of Fayette, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne Counties in Indiana.
The Center offers a full range of mental health services to children, adolescents, families, and adults:
- Peer & Family Relationships
- Divorce issues
- Depression
- Suicide
- Grief
- Delinquency
- Personality Problems
- Eating Disorders
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- School Problems
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Underachievement
- Street
- Physical, emotional, sexual abuse or neglect
The Center’s Administrative office is located at 809 Dillon Drive, Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone (765) 983-8005.
Meridian Services - incorporated in 1971 meets the behavioral health needs of adolescents, adults, and children. This not-for-profit system offers a range of out-patient and in-patient services and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Among the services provided are counseling:
- Grief
- Phobias
- ADHD
- Depression
- Marital Issues
- Relationship Problems
- Children's behavior problems
- Domestic Violence
- Anger Control
- Anxiety
- Drug Dependence
- Alcohol Abuse
Meridian Services is located at 1528 N.W. 5th St. Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone 765-966-5750. www.meridiansc.org
Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral facility operated by the State of Indiana. It provides psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment to citizens on a statewide basis.
- Established in 1890
- Accredited by Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
- Certified Medicare and Medicaid facility
- 120 acre campus that has been developed into a park-like setting with trees, shrubs, flowerbeds and a pond
Richmond State Hospital is organized around a service line model. The service lines include:
- Adult Service Line
- Transitional Service Line
- Geriatric Service Line
- Youth and Developmental Disabilities Service Line
- Substance Abuse Service Line
Richmond State Hospital is divided into clinical disciplines and support services which include:
- Activity Therapy and Rehabilitation Services
- Medical Staff
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Substance Abuse Counseling
The hospital is located at 498 N.W. 18th Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone 765-966-0511.
Wayne County Health Department Nursing Division/Clinic
Located at 203 East Main Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374, and phone 765-973-9294. Health Department
Hours of operation:
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
(switchboard remains open during lunch)
Child Care
Wayne County benefits from having a full time Child Care Resource and Referral Director.
Child Care Resource and Referral
1900 South L Street
P.O. Box 2430
Richmond, Indiana 47375
765-965-7140
Services for parents include:
- Defining quality child care and exploring child care options
- Locating child care through a data bank of licensed day care homes and centers, as well as registered ministries and licensed exempt homes throughout Wayne County
- Information regarding nutrition, immunizations, safety, developmental stages, creative playing, positive discipline
Services for employers include:
- Finding quality child care for their employees’ children
- Understanding the role that quality child care plays in the economic/business arena
- Examining options available to businesses for supporting and/or investing in quality child care within the community
- Assistance in starting an on-site day care facility
Libraries
Morrisson-Reeves Library
80 North 6th Street
Richmond, Indiana 47374
(765) 966-8291
(www.mrl.lib.in.us)
| Operating Hours: |
September-May June-August |
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Size of Building:
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Established in 1864, Current building opened in 1975 52,000 square feet |
| Size of Collection: |
Book Titles: 231,301 |
| Number of Patrons: | 26,640 (card holders) |
Services:
Audio-Visual Services
- Personal Computers: The Gates Lab houses 13 computers—all with internet connection and a full compliment of software including Microsoft Office 2000 Premium, FrontPage 2000, Access 2000 and Internet Explorer 5.5.
- Camcorders, VCR’s, DVD player, slide projectors, overhead projectors
- Personal Computers: 7 with Internet connection and two with office software installed (word processing, spreadsheets)
- New DVD
- New CD’s
- New Fiction Books-on-Tape
- New Non-Fiction Books-on-Tape
Children’s
- Kid’s Corner
- Story times
- Tales-to-Go Kits
- Toy Collection (Available for check-out)
- Award-winning Reading
- Way Cool Youth Links
- Parenting Collection
Genealogy
- Genealogy References
- Library Genealogical Collection
- Searchable Obituary Index
Outreach Services
- Homebound Service
- Wayne County Safety Building
- Literacy Program
- Free public programs (Lectures, concerts, workshops, tours!)
Hagerstown-Jefferson Township Public Library
10 West College Street
Hagerstown, Indiana 47346
(765) 489-5808
(www.hagerstown.lib.in.us)
| Operating Hours: |
Monday-Saturday 11:30 am – 5:30 pm |
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Size of Building:
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Old west wing – 4020 sf |
| Size of Collection: |
Adult – 20,000 |
| Number of Patrons: | 2,000 |
Centerville and Center Township Library
126 East Main Street
Centerville, Indiana 47330
(765) 855-5223
| Operating Hours: |
Monday, Weds, & Friday 10:00 – 5:00 pm |
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Size of Building:
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12,500 sf |
| Size of Collection: |
Book Titles – 33,703 |
| Population Served: | 7,433 |
Earlham College Libraries
National Road West
Richmond, Indiana 47374
(765) 983-1200
(www.earlham.edu)
Lilly & Wildman Science Libraries contain 390,000 volumes, 1,200 print periodicals, and 7,200 electronic periodicals.
Other Collections:
- Uyesugi Japanese American Collection – This collection is dedicated in memory of Dr. Edward T. Uyesugi and other American citizens of Japanese heritage whose families were forced to relocate into internment camps during World War II.
- Friends Collection & College Archives – The Archives keeps alive the institutional memory of Earlham. In its spacious new quarters, the Archives preserve all the material that is judged to be of historical significance for Earlham. The Friends Collection is one of the four or five largest in the world, with more than 12,000 books and nearly as many pamphlets, some dating back to the 17th Century when the Society of Friends was founded. The Friends Collection draws hundreds of scholars and genealogists to Lilly Library annually.
Indiana University East Library
2325 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, Indiana 47374
- Completed in 1974, located in Hayes Hall.
- Area for public use: 8,000 sf
- Size of Collection:
- Book Titles: 65,888
- Audio/visual: 9,651
- Periodicals: 433
Cambridge City Public Library
33 West Main Street
Cambridge City, Indiana 47327
(765) 478-3335
| Operating Hours: |
Monday & Wednesdays 9:00 – 7:30 pm |
| Size of Collection: | Book Titles – 30,000 |
| Number of Patrons: |
5,000 |
Sports & Recreation
Wayne County is blessed with many opportunities for recreation. From Richmond’s extensive Parks and Recreation department, two nature preserves, to bowling leagues, there is something for everyone in Wayne County!
Richmond Parks and Recreation Services
Cardinal
Greenway/Whitewater Gorge Trail - The 2.5 mile Cardinal Greenway trail
and the 2 mile Whitewater Gorge trail connect to offer a magnificent view
of the Whitewater Gorge and Springwood Lake park. Hikers, joggers, bicyclist
and in-line skaters will enjoy the beauty from this asphalt trail.
Glen Miller Park - Glen Miller Park's 194 acres is one of the oldest parks in Wayne County. Recreational facilities include a nine hole golf course, a skate park, small brook stocked for fishing, six tennis courts, sledding area, playground, rose garden, picnic area and 10 shelter houses. Rental fees are required for some facilities. Glen Miller Park is located at 2300 East Main Street. For more information, call 765-983-7276.
Clear Creek Park - Richmond's municipal ball park seats 4,000. Facilities also include a basketball court, horseshoe pit, 3 softball fields, tennis courts, playground style swimming pool. It is located at Southwest 13th and West Main Streets. For more information, call 765-983-7275.
Middlefork Reservoir - An abundance of land and water sports can be enjoyed within the 405 acres of water. Stocked fish invite boating and fishing enthusiasts. Facilities include a bait house and docks. The reservoir is home of the Richmond Sailing Club, which hosts several regattas annually. Boats, motors and paddle boats are available for rent. Courts for games, shelters, grills, picnic tables and playground equipment (equipment for disabled children also) add to the fun of the day outdoors. The reservoir is located on Sylvan Nook Drive off U.S. 27. For more information, all 765-983-7275 / 765-983-7293 (Reservoir Service Center).
Springwood Lake Park - A fishing lake, softball field, volleyball courts, fitness trail and playground host daytime fun. Shelter houses and a cabin are available for rent. Springwood Lake Park is situated at 64 Waterfall Road. For more information, call 765-983-7275.
Whitewater Gorge Park - Three branches of the Whitewater River meet in a spectacular geological gorge formed during the ice age. Scenic vistas, picnic areas, vertical cliffs and Thistlewaite Falls can all be enjoyed along miles of hiking trails. A wealth of fossils have attracted geologists and amateur collectors for over 100 years. For more information, call 765-983-7275. There are also many smaller parks throughout Richmond-Wayne County to be enjoyed.
E.G. Hill Memorial Rose Garden, All America Rose Garden & the German Friendship Garden - Dedicated in 1937, the E.G. Hill Memorial Rose Garden honors Richmond's famed Rosarian, Gurney Hill. The All American Rose Garden, with more than 1,600 roses, hundreds of annuals and perennials, and a lacy Victorian gazebo, has been awarded the A.A.R.S. Display Garden designation. Friendship with the German City Zweibruken, which has a splendid rose garden, has lead to the newly planted Friendship Garden. These gardens are located in Glen Miller Park at 2500 National Road East in Richmond.
Baseball
Richmond/Wayne County is home to many adult and youth baseball, softball, and t-ball leagues.
Basketball
- YMCA - 50 North A Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 962-7504
- Golay Community Center - 1007 East Main, Cambridge City, IN 47327 (765) 478-5565
Biking
Wayne County is fortunate to have an excellent BMX track in Freeman Park, on Indiana 227. Meets are held here regularly in the summer.
- Cardinal Greenway – currently 2-1/2 miles completed in Richmond, 10 miles completed in nearby Muncie, Indiana.
Boating
- Middlefork Reservoir Park – The park is a 405 acre facility which hosts a 177 acre stream and spring fed lake. Owned by the Indiana-American Water Company, the Reservoir provides 60% of the water supply to the City of Richmond. The Parks and Recreation Department manages the recreation facilities and maintains the park grounds. In addition to fishing and boating, the park also hosts indoor and outdoor picnic areas, play areas, and hiking trails. Middlefork is a “no wave, no wake” area and has a 6 horsepower maximum limit on boat motors. The reservoir has 64 dock slips for public rental. The slips are ideal for pontoon and sailboats. The docks are handicapped accessible and have minimum-security lighting.
Bowling
Contact local bowling establishments for information on the many leagues available.
- Do-Ri-Me Bowling Lanes - 3919 West National Road, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 962-3201
- Richmond 40 Bowl - 75 South 37th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 966-2641
Camping
Wayne County has camping facilities for families who wish to venture outdoors. Whether you like to hike, boat or sit around a warm campfire, there is always something for the camping enthusiusts.
Deer Ridge Camping Resort
3696 Smyrna Road
Richmond, IN 47374
765-939-0888
Grandpa's Farm
4244 N. State Road 227
Richmond, IN 47374
765-962-7907
KOA Kampground
3103 Cart Road
Richmond, IN 4737
765-962-1219
Big Bear Campgrounds
2131 Centerville Road
Centerville, IN 47330
(765)
855-3912
Doc-O-Lake
6115 Pennville Road
Milton, IN 47357
(765)
478-4709
Kamp Dakota
1993 North State Road 1,
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-4266
Fishing
Middlefork Reservoir Park – A 405 acre facility that hosts a 177 acre stream and spring fed lake. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources regularly stocks and inventories the fish in the lake. Inventories have shown that the Reservoir contains Northern Pike, Large Mouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Long-eared Sunfish, Golden Shiner, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Tiger Muskier, Pumpkin Seed Sunfish, and Hybrid Sunfish. Fisherman must possess an Indiana State Fishing License and follow State fishing regulations. Contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (www.state.in.us/dnr) for regulations and fees.
Gardening
Richmond/Wayne County is generally considered to be in Zone 5 for plant hardiness. Tender plants should be set out after Mother’s Day when the last chance of frost has passed. Cool weather vegetation can be planted earlier.
- A.A.R.S. Rose Garden – in Glen Miller Park on National Road 40 East
- Cope Environmental Center – nature preserve offering programs, demonstrations, and research.
Arboretums
Hayes Arboretum - Hayes Arboretum is a privately owned, not-for-profit 333 acre living museum and nature preserve. It contains approximately 3% of the total old growth forest remaining in the state of Indiana. The mission of Hayes Arboretum is to provide nature related education to the community through instruction, and through the collection, propagation, and preservation of native doody plants. The ten acre Native Woody Plant Preserve exists as a resource and display of every indigenous woody plant found in this region. Each specimen is identified and labeled. The Nature Center is a renovated 1833 post and beam historical barn, which serves as our visitor center. This wonderful old barn has several interactive displays for both children and adults along with an enjoyable gift shop. The Hayes Museum tells the story of how the Arboretum was formed. Additionally, we offer a Butterfly House, five unique hiking trails, a four-mile self guided driving tour, year round programming, summer classes, school field trips, and family activities. Find the Arboretum on the web at www.hayesarboretum.org. The Arboretum is located at 801 Elks Road in Richmond. For more information, call 765-962-3745.
The Cope Environmental Center - The Cope Environmental Center (CEC) promotes the sustainable use of the earth's resources through education, demonstration, and research. CEC provides high quality environmental programs to thousands of children and adults throughout East Central Indiana. Educational programs are offered on-site and as out-reach to individuals, families, and groups of all ages. On over 100 acres, a diverse array of habitats has been created, which now includes two ponds, three wetlands, a six-acre prairie, grasslands, and hardwood forest. Three miles of trails provide an opportunity for visitors to view these habitats, along with 115 species of conifers, native wildlife, organic gardens, and sustainable living demonstrations. The trails are open to the public for hiking from dawn to dusk, seven days a weeks. Visit our trail heads, education center, or administration building for an informative brochure about CEC, which includes a map of the grounds. The Cope Environmental Center is a not-for-profit organization that is governed by a board of directories and supported by membership dues, donation, bequests, sponsorships, program fees, grants, and a modest endowment. Information brochures regarding membership and volunteer opportunities are available at the CEC Administration Building. The administration building is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. The Homestead Entrance (education center and administration building) is at 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville, IN 47330. The Prairie wood Entrance (site of prairie and wetlands) is at 1792 Airport Road. For more information about our services and up-coming programs contact CEC at 765-855-3188 or visit our website at www.copeenvironmental.org.
Golf
Local-Public
- Glen Miller Golf Course - 2514 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 983-7285
- Highland Lake Golf Course - 1972 East Highland Road, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 983-7287
- Winding Branch Golf Course - 2284 South Germantown Road, Cambridge City, IN 47327 (765) 478-5638
Local-Private
- Forest Hills Country Club - 2169 South 23rd Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 962-7414 -
- Hartley Hills Country Club - 301 Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown, IN 47346 (765) 489-4373
- Richmond Elks Country Club - 2100 U.S. 27 South, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 966-0952
Hiking/Walking
- Cardinal Greenway – newly completed 2-1/2 mile asphalt walking/biking trail
- Cope Environmental Center – nature preserve offering programs, demonstrations and research
- Hayes Arboretum – a “living museum”, offering nature programs, hiking facilities and nature center
- Whitewater Gorge Park – Three branches of the Whitewater River converge in a spectacular geological gorge formed during the last ice age. The gorge provides miles of hiking trails with scenic vistas, picnic area, vertical cliffs and the beauty of Thistlewaite Falls.
Hunting
Wayne County is in Region 2 Headquarters, Indiana DNR, (765) 473-9324 and District 8, (765) 529-6319. (www.state.in.us/dnr)
Model Airplanes/RC Cars
The Propbusters Radio Control Airplane Group sponsors many community events at the Middlefork Reservoir. Call the Parks and Recreation Department for more details (765) 983-7275.
Motor Sports
Go-Kart Races are held Friday night at the Wayne County Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5.00, children 5 and under are free. Contact (765) 962-7248 for more information.
Skating
Skating has a special place in the heart of Wayne County. Micajah C. Henley produced up to 15,000 roller skates per week here in the late 1800’s. Richmond currently has one local roller-skating rink - The Skate, 475 Commerce Road, Richmond, Indiana 47374 (765) 962-3823. Glen Miller Park is home to a public, 11,000-square-foot skate park designed for skaters of all ability levels. Within a short driving distance from Richmond, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio has the Goggin Ice Arena that offers public skating. Telephone 513-529-3343 (http://miami.ice.muohio.edu/)
Swimming
Local-Public
- E.L. “Corky” Cordell Municipal Pool - 9 Southwest 13th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 983-7292
- Golay Community Center - 1007 East Main Street, Cambridge City, IN 47327 (765) 478-5565
- YMCA - 50 North 8th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 962-7504
- Richmond Elks Country Club - 2100 U.S. 27 South, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 966-0952
- Ruth Dutro Community Pool - 611 East Main Street, Hagerstown, IN 47346 (765) 489-5048
Local-Private
- Arboretum Swim Club - 301 Greenbrier Drive, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 962-3886
- Forest Hills Country Club - 2169 South 23rd Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 962-7414
- Westside Splash Club - 3105 College Corner Road, Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 939-0470
Health and Fitness Centers
- Earlham College Athletics & Wellness Center - National Road West (765) 983-1416
Recently completed $13 million wellness center for the entire campus community and the greater Richmond area. The Wellness Center is a multipurpose facility accommodating teaching, athletic and recreational activities as well as a broad and far reaching wellness program. The center features an expansive and fully equipped physical fitness facility, indoor running track, an aerobic and dance studio, racquetball courts, 25-meter swimming pool, classrooms, indoor rock climbing wall, and tennis and basketball courts. - Health Connection - 50 Hayes Arboretum Road (765) 935-9191
- Medfit - 750 Chester Blvd. (765) 939-6443
- Powerhouse Gym - 1751 Sheridan Street (765) 939-3929
- Richmond Athletic Club - 1407 South 8th Street (765) 962-3777
Regional Parks and Recreation Areas
Brookville Lake
P.O. Box 100
Brookville, Indiana 47012
(765) 647-2657
- Mounds SRA and Quakertown SRA – 16,445 acres, 5,260 acre lake
- Archery Range
- Boating / 9 Launch Ramps
- Camping
- Class AA / 62 sites
- Class A /404 sites
- Fishing/Ice Fishing
- Hiking Trails
- Hunting
- Shooting Range
- Swimming / 2 Beaches
- Water skiing
Hueston Woods
Route 1
College Corner, Ohio 45003
(513) 523-6347
Hueston Woods Resort & Conference Center
(513) 523-6381
The outdoor enthusiast will find diverse opportunities at Hueston Woods State Park. Whether boating on Acton Lake, hiking through the 200-acre old growth forest or relaxing in the resort lodge, visitors will enjoy the finest of recreational facilities in southwest Ohio at this scenic park.
- 92-room lodge includes dining room, snack bar, lounge area, indoor pool, outdoor pool, game room, lighted tennis courts and floating boat docks
- Cottages – 25 family and 12 one-room efficiency cottages
- Camping – 225 family campsites with electric; 236 non-electric sites
- Boating
- Fishing
- Golf Course
- Hiking
- Swimming – a 1,500 foot swimming beach is located on west side of lake
Whitewater Memorial State Park
1418 S. State Road 101
Liberty, Indiana 47353
(765) 458-5565
The land for the park was originally purchased by surrounding counties of Union, Fayette, Franklin and Wayne as a memorial to the men and women who served in World War II. The 200-acre Whitewater Lake with access to Brookville Reservoir makes Whitewater Memorial State Park a great family getaway.
- Boat Launch Ramp / 2
- Bridle Trails / Saddle Barn
- Cabins
- Camping
- Class A / 236 sites
- Class B / 45 sites
- Fishing / Ice Fishing
- Hiking Trails
- Canoe, Paddleboat, Rowboat Rentals
- Swimming / Beach
Historical Museums
Wayne County history is marked by events that shaped life here and across the nation. Among it's first settlers were Quakers John Smith and Jeremiah Cox, who left the South because they opposed slavery, and in 1806 founded Richmond, the county seat. Westward expansion along the National Road brought pioneers through Wayne County. They stopped at welcoming places like the Huddleston Farmhouse in Cambridge City. Trading posts and other stopping points on the National Road grew quickly into towns. Before the Civil War, slaves traveling along the legendary Underground Railroad, stayed at the Levi Coffin House in Fountain City. Many of these historic houses are now museums that educate visitors about the early life in Wayne County and its rich history.
More recently, recorded jazz was born at the Gannett Studio near the Starr Piano factory in the Whitewater Gorge. The first movie projector was invented and early television was produced in Wayne County where football greats are immortalized at Richmond' Indiana Football Hall of Fame.
Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum - Completed in 1841, the Huddleston's large, comfortable farmhouse was a welcome stopping place for westward bound travelers on the National Road. Now a museum, the restored, authentically furnished farmhouse, spring house, and barn, as well as special events and exhibits, recapture the lives and experiences of an early Hoosier farming family and their pioneer guests. Harvest suppers, historical reenactments and other programs are held year-round. The museum is on U.S. 40 West in Cambridge City. For more information, call 765-478-3172.
Overbeck Art Pottery Museum - From 1911-1955, the six Overbeck sisters produced pottery now recognized as important within the history of American Art. The museum is located in the Cambridge City Library at 33 West Main. For more information, call 765-478-3335.
Historic Centerville - A historic village along the National Road (U.S. 40), travelers find many antique shops and restaurants. Notable 19th century row houses and their famous arches are among the 100 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Coffin House - African Americans fleeing slavery stopped here along the
legendary Underground Railroad. This National Historic Landmark is an 1839
Federal style brick home. Open June - September along U.S. 27 North in Fountain
City. For more information, call 765-847-2432.
Nettle Creek Valley Museum – Built as a public hall in 1880, the museum exhibits include murals painted in 1913 by local artist Charles L. Newcomb, a history of local native Americans, the area’s industrial heritage and the birth of an early canal town. Located in the historic Odd Fellows Building at 96-1/2 E. Main St. in Hagerstown. For more information, call 765-489-4005.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame - The Indiana Football Hall of Fame gives a retrospective of collegiate and professional Indiana football history and a tribute to the personalities and events standing. There are displays, a library of books and films, memorabilia, and more. The museum is located at 815 North A Street in Richmond. For more information, call 765-966-2235.
Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History - This natural history museum displays an Egyptian mummy, giant prehistoric mastodon and allosaurus skeletons, and birds and mammals in their natural habitat. The museum is located at the Earlham College Campus on U.S. 40 West. For more information, call 765-983-1303.
Gaar Mansion - As one of the most impressive museum homes in the nation, Gaar Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This Victorian style mansion was built in 1876 and includes some of the day's most advanced architectural features. The interior features handpainted ceiling, parquet wood floors, and almost all of the original furnishings and art. Open the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 2593 Pleasant View Road. For more information, call 765-966-7184.
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County Historical Museum - The Julia Meek Gaar collection features curiosities
from around the world. Exhibits include an authentic Egyptian Mummy, Davis
Airplane, Wooten Desk, and more. There are also exhibits on pioneer life
and a collection of early Richmond-made cars. Open February 2nd to December
20th at 1150 North A Street. For more information, call 765-962-5756.
Old Richmond Historic District - This district covers more than 250 acres that contain most of the original plat of Richmond laid out in 1816. The area consists of Federal and Greek revival town houses and Victorian homes.
Railroad Depot Historic District - Also known as the "Hoosier Bowery", this district is rich in architectural details with a concentration of Italianate motifs.
Starr Historic District - A district that contains 120 structures of historic significance, this early Victorian neighborhood is one of the finest existing in the Midwest.
East Main Street-Glen Miller Park Historic District - Along the major eastern entrance and exit of the city, this district, with its larger, more ornate structures, was designated "Millionaires Row". This distinctive residential area on the tree-lined National Road includes the 200-year-old Glen Miller Park. For more information, contact the Richmond-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, 765-962-1511, or the Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau, 765-935-8687.
Visual & Performing Arts
Richmond has a century-long tradition as a cultural center for Wayne County and Eastern Indiana. The region counts amoung its cultural assets, the Richmond Art Museum, the Civic Hall Perforing Arts Center, a symphony orchestra and chorus, and an array of public schools, coleges and universities, and community music, theatre, and arts organizations.
Civic Hall, Performing Arts Center - Since its premiere season in 1993, the Civic Hall Performing Arts Center has been the scene of a host of amateur and professional events. It is the home of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra as well as dramatic and musical productions of groups from the county's public schools, Earlham College, Indiana University East, and the Richmond Civic Theatre. The center is at 380 Hub Etchison Parkway in Richmond. For more information, call 765-973-3350.
Richmond Civic Theater - This historical theater draws from local talent to present eight major plays from August through June each year. The Richmond Civic Theater is located at 1003 East Main Street in Richmond. For more information, call 765-962-1816.
Richmond Art Museum - At the heart of the community, th eRichmond Art Museum is located in McGuire Hall of Richmond High School. The museum collection is primarily a showcase for regional art, but also displays Japanese and European works. The museum is at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway in Richmond. For more information, call 765-966-0256
Richmond Symphony Orchestra - Conductor Guy Victor Bordo leads an impressive 80 piece symphony in six concerts performed from October through May each year at the Civic Hall Performing Arts Center Located at 380 Hub Etchison Parkway in Richmond,. For more information, call 765-966-5181.
Shopping
With choices ranging from rare antiques and collectibles to award-winning hand crafted pottery, metal and wood sculptures to stylish apparel, local-made Amish quilts, furnishings and fresh baked goods, Richmond/Wayne County shines as one of the brightest shopping stars in Indiana.
Malls & Plazas
- Gateway Plaza – You’ll find a number of stores offering an array of merchandise: Allain Gallery, Hobby Lobby, Factory Card Outlet, New Tawain Buffet, Hasting Entertainment, and Dunham’s Sports. 4401 East National Road, Richmond.
- Richmond Square Mall – Newly renovated mall featuring Dillard’s, Sears, J.C. Penney, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle, Aeropostale, Victoria’s Secret, Waldenbooks, Finish Line, Maurice’s, Radio Shack, PacSun and more. 3801 East National Road, Richmond.
- Main Street – Uptown Richmond – The best way to take in the sights and sounds of Uptown is by walking. Many of the city’s most interesting landmarks, museums, shops, restaurants and the gorge park are all within a few blocks.
- Wal-Mart Plaza – Wal-Mart, Lane Bryant, Sally's Beauty Supply, JD Cards, Jo-Ann Fabric, El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant. 3600 East National Road, Richmond.
- Richmond Village - Richmond's newest retail development offers Kohl's Menards, Starbucks, Frisch’s, Walgreens, Play N Trade, Great Clips, Chipotle, and Aspen Dental.
Specialty Stores
- Abbott’s Candy Shop – See the candy actually being made. Founded in 1890’s, owned and operated by the third generation of the Abbott family. 48 East Walnut, Hagerstown, Indiana.
- Warm Glow & Sweet Liberty Candle Company - Each candle is poured, dipped, and packaged by hand in Centerville, IN. This gives the product a personal touch that is hard to find these days. With fragrances that will whet your appetite and beckon you to relax & reminisce you are sure to be pleased with their candle line. http://www.warmglow.com/index.html
- Magaw’s of Boston - Nationally and internationally known, the Magaws create unique, contemporary metal and wood sculptures for gardens, interiors, and businesses. 5774 State Road 227 S, Richmond, (765) 935-6170, by appointment only
- Old Richmond Court – Retailers offer creative specialties including a coffee and bagel shop. 211 South 5th Street, Richmond.
- Scott Shafer Stoneware – Scott Shafer’s pottery is intended to be used. Pitchers, pie plates, casseroles, teapot, bowls, and serving platters are just a sampling of his work. 610 North Morton Avenue, Centerville, Indiana.
Antiques
Richmond
Fosters “E” Street Gallery
825 North “E” Street
Centerville
Webb’s Antique Mall
Indiana’s largest Antique Mall is approximately two acres of antiques and collectibles offering more than 500 dealers. The streets of Centerville are dotted with several other antique and specialty shops.
