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Richmond Indiana (Wayne County) was settled in 1806 by North Carolina Quakers and is one of the older cities in Indiana. Quakers (called Friends) were drawn to the Northwest Territory by its cheap, fertile land and its prohibition on slavery. By 1809, nearly three hundred Friends, almost all from North and South Carolina had settled here. They formed the Whitewater Monthly Meeting of Friends (now Richmond's First Friends Meeting), the oldest Quaker congregation in the state of Indiana. Quakers founded not only Richmond but other communities, such as Economy, Dublin, Milton and Fountain City. Quaker meeting houses became part of the landscape all over the county.
Just west of Richmond lies the charming community of Centerville, dotted with historic early 19th century row houses with magnificent archways. With this architectural treasure not found elsewhere in Indiana, Centerville is truly an architectural gem. Richmond has one of the finest early Victorian neighborhoods in the nation. The area also consists of late Federal and Greek Revival townhouses and cottages, early 19th century farm homes and sturdy barns, ornate churches, mansions, and the majestic county courthouse. The Richmond Art Museum, founded in 1898, is a fine art museum with a permanent collection of American Impressionists, Taos School, the Hoosier Group, the Richmond School and other regional artists. Conveniently located off Route 40 (National Road), it is in easy driving distance of Indianapolis, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. Richmond Indiana Hotels Accommodation - Hotels in Richmond Indiana USA Book Richmond Indiana hotels online with SimplyRichmond.com. All reservations at Richmond Indiana hotels are confirmed instantly with the best online prices guaranteed by hotels in Richmond Indiana. We are pleased to offer you accommodation in Richmond Indiana ranging from luxurious 5 star Richmond Indiana Hotels to small boutique style hotels and guesthouses. SimplyRichmond.com - offering the best hotel rates in Richmond Indiana, best hotel value, no fees. |