Richmond, Indiana
Richmond is a city of 35,581 people in Wayne County, Indiana, founded in 1806.
Why visit Richmond
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 82 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Richmond 11, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, Joseph Moore Museum and Richmond Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Richmond
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richmond
Richmond () is a city in eastern Wayne County, Indiana, United States. Bordering the state of Ohio, it is the county seat of Wayne County. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 35,720. It is the principal city of the Richmond micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Richmond, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks29
Richmond Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Richmond High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Secondary school in Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
380 Hub Etchinson Parkway, Richmond
Abram Gaar House and Farm
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic home near Richmond, Indiana
Andrew F. Scott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Indiana, United States
Centerville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
David Worth Dennis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Richmond, Indiana, United States
Earlham College Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic observatory in Richmond, Indiana, USA
East Main Street-Glen Miller Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Richmond, Indiana, United States
Henry and Alice Gennett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
House in Richmond, Indiana, United States
King-Dennis Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Leland Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Wayne County, Indiana
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
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Forest Hills Country Club
Golf course · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
2169 South 23rd Street, Richmond
Don McBride Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.5 mi
204 Northwest 13th Street, Richmond
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes82
5th Street Bagel
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
211 South 5th Street, Richmond
Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-14:00
By Hand & Fork
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Brunch · 1.7 mi
1400 National Road West, Richmond
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Ullery's Ice Cream
Ice cream
168 Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond
Mo-Th 15:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off
70 more on the map.
History
In 1806 the first European Americans in the area, Quaker families from the state of North Carolina, settled along the East Fork of the Whitewater River. This was part of a general westward migration in the early decades after the American Revolution. John Smith and Jeremiah Cox were two of the earliest settlers, and the area that was to become Richmond was originally divided into the towns of Smithville and Coxborough (also known as Jericho). Richmond is still home to several Quaker institutions, including Friends United Meeting, Richmond Friends School, Earlham College and the Earlham School of Religion.
In 1818, Smithville amalgamated with Coxborough and incorporated as the town of Richmond. The name is believed to refer to the area's "rich soil" (from the Old French riche (rich/wealthy) and mont (hill)). The first post office in Richmond was established in 1818 with Robert Morrison as the first postmaster. The town was officially incorporated as a city in 1840, with John Sailor elected the first mayor.
From the History section of Richmond, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Quality Inn and Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
5501 National Road East, Richmond
Churches and places of worship28
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
St. Andrew Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
235 South 5th Street, Richmond
Surety Community Church
Church · Evangelical · 0.8 mi
131 South 18th Street, Richmond
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · 0.5 mi
200 South 6th Street, Richmond
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare4
Map of Richmond
243 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond Wtr Wks (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Connersville 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Oxford 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Greenville 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- New Castle 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Trotwood 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Clayton 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Englewood 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Trenton 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Hamilton 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Dayton 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wayne County Courthouse in Richmond, front, Nyttend, Public domain
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- Indiana Football Hall of Fame, Richmond, IN (48500572401), Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States, CC0
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- Forest Hills Country Club, southwestern quadrant, Nyttend, Public domain
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