Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

German Heritage

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 17, 2023

1. German Heritage Marker

Inscription. As German immigrants entered the United States in large numbers in the mid 19th century, many found their home in Richmond. Here, the city's trade and industrial opportunities offered a favorable climate for German residents looking to start a new life in America. Many immigrants initially found work in the city's shops and mills. Over time, the city's German residents amassed success and many became industrial managers and business owners, which contributed substantially to Richmond's growth. By 1899, about 40 percent of the businesses (179 out of 468) in Richmond were German owned.

As German residents prospered, Richmond evolved as an important center of German-American life, captured in the hundreds of homes, businesses, schools, and churches that sprang up across the city. The substantial growth of Richmond during this period spurred the expansion of the city's boundary southward and eastward. The first development plat by a German resident was filed by C. Schwegman in 1849, in what is now the Old Richmond Historic District, representing the success and influence of German immigrants in 19th century Richmond.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

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49.367′ N, 84° 53.433′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is on South 9th Street (U.S. 27) north of South E Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 S 9th St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Camp Wayne (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Richmond (approx. ¼ mile away); Camp Wayne (approx. ¼ mile away); Esther G. White (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bishop William Paul Quinn (approx. 0.3 miles away); C. Francis Jenkins (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sailor Street (approx. half a mile away); Georgia Tom (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 17, 2023

2. German Heritage Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 17, 2023

3. German Heritage Marker

Marker is between a house and Family Dollar

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.