WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

RICHMOND, IN

The Union School The Union School sits directly atop the border between College Corner, Ohio and West College Corner, Indiana. See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
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The Wayne County Historical Museum is located in Richmond, Indiana, and is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Wayne County and its residents. The museum is housed in a beautiful 1890s mansion, which was once the home of a local industrialist, and features over 40,000 artifacts and exhibits.

Visitors to the Wayne County Historical Museum can explore a variety of exhibits that cover the region's history, from the Native American tribes that originally inhabited the area to the pioneers who settled there in the 19th century. There are also exhibits that showcase the region's industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.

The museum's collections include a wide range of artifacts, including antique cars and carriages, vintage clothing and textiles, and tools and equipment used in various industries. The museum also features a genealogy research center, where visitors can explore their family history and learn more about their ancestors.

In addition to its exhibits and collections, the Wayne County Historical Museum also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the region's past, the Wayne County Historical Museum is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Richmond, Indiana.

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RICHMOND IN. US MID #8401800351

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 209,916 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

The Union School The Union School sits directly atop the border between College Corner, Ohio and West College Corner, Indiana. See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Thistlewaite Falls Thislewaite Falls is located in Richmond, Indiana. The colocated historical marker says: "On this site in 1854, Timothy Thistlewaite and his brother-in-law Joseph Ratliff dammed the water of the river with the use of farm teams, placing large boulders at the bottom of the earth and stone fill in the river channel; this changed the course of the river to flow into a new channel over a rocky ledge forming Thistlewaite Falls... Mr. Thistlewaite's saw mill at this site was placed at the edge of the falls over a shoulder of rock and near the bull wheel... The 47' fall from the falls allowed Timothy's development of several mills..." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Thistlewaite Falls Thislewaite Falls is located in Richmond, Indiana. The colocated historical marker says: "On this site in 1854, Timothy Thistlewaite and his brother-in-law Joseph Ratliff dammed the water of the river with the use of farm teams, placing large boulders at the bottom of the earth and stone fill in the river channel; this changed the course of the river to flow into a new channel over a rocky ledge forming Thistlewaite Falls... Mr. Thistlewaite's saw mill at this site was placed at the edge of the falls over a shoulder of rock and near the bull wheel... The 47' fall from the falls allowed Timothy's development of several mills..." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Union/Fayette County Line Crossing from Fayette to Union County in Indiana. See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Hoosier Hill Hoosier Hill is the highest point of elevation in the state of Indiana, at 1,257 feet. It's actually rather difficult to distinguish it from the surrounding landscape. See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Hoosier Hill Hoosier Hill is the highest point of elevation in the state of Indiana, at 1,257 feet. It's actually rather difficult to distinguish it from the surrounding landscape. See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Thistlewaite Falls Thislewaite Falls is located in Richmond, Indiana. The colocated historical marker says: "On this site in 1854, Timothy Thistlewaite and his brother-in-law Joseph Ratliff dammed the water of the river with the use of farm teams, placing large boulders at the bottom of the earth and stone fill in the river channel; this changed the course of the river to flow into a new channel over a rocky ledge forming Thistlewaite Falls... Mr. Thistlewaite's saw mill at this site was placed at the edge of the falls over a shoulder of rock and near the bull wheel... The 47' fall from the falls allowed Timothy's development of several mills..." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Randolph County, Indiana A walked across the border into Randolph County, Indiana. This was a rare example of a county capture by foot only See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
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Contact WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1150 N A ST
RICHMOND
IN
47374-3227

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MID # 8401800351
Name WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 350899077
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 307,689
REVENUE 209,916
LAT/LONG 39.830584, -84.88688
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 177
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 2034