Discover Richmond's Rich History: A Guide to Wayne County's Noteworthy Monuments and Landmarks

Richmond and Wayne County, both rich in history, house numerous monuments, markers, and memorials. One significant landmark is the Madonna of the Trail statue. The Daughters of the American Revolution erected it in 1928 at the entrance to Glen Miller Park on U.S. 40. The statue honors the pioneer mothers of the Old National Road settlement in the 1800s.

The City of Richmond renamed its Main Street Bridge after Mary F. Thomas last year. Thomas was a notable 19th-century doctor and suffragette. This change highlights the important role of women in Wayne County's history. The county also has over a dozen gold Indiana State Historic Markers, each telling the story of a different location.

These markers include the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, the Bethel A.M.E Church, the Overbeck Sisters House and Pottery Studio, and the former home of Indiana Civil War Governor Oliver P. Morton. The Riverside Cemetery in Cambridge City is another point of interest, especially for Civil War enthusiasts. It is the resting place of Brigadier General Solomon Meredith.

The Gennett Records Walk of Fame in the Whitewater Gorge is a must-visit for music fans. It celebrates various artists who recorded on the local label in the early 1900s. The plaques resemble record albums. The Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park, on the other side of Main Street, displays two M3A3 Stuart tanks, a HUEY helicopter, an A-6 Intruder aircraft, and two Naval guns.

Hoosier Hill, near Fountain City, is the highest point in Indiana at 1,257 feet above sea level. A large stone marker identifies it. The site was featured in Netflix’s “All the Bright Places” film. For more details about Richmond and Wayne County's historic sites, visit visitrichmond.org.

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