On West Main Street (U.S. 40) at Foote Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
A transportation center, platted 1836 along the Whitewater River, the Cumberland/National Road, and the Whitewater Canal route. Four steam railroads served the town; interurban electric railroad opened 1903. Cambridge City Historic District listed . . . — — Map (db m63949) HM
On National Road (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling east.
Built by John Huddleston of bricks made on this farm. Located on the old National Road now U.S. Highway 40.
The house is typical of the architecture of the period.
Pioneers going west in covered wagons found food and shelter here. . . . — — Map (db m152014) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40) at Dale Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Old National Road.
Indian Boundary Line
marking the
Twelve Mile Purchase
from the Indians by the
Fort Wayne Treaty
in 1809 by
Gov. William Henry Harrison
Placed by the
National Old Trails Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m120639) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 40) at South Gay Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
One-quarter mile south of this marker is the home of General Solomon A. Meredith, Iron Brigade Commander at Gettysburg. Born in North Carolina, Meredith was an Indiana political leader and post-war Surveyor-General of Montana Territory. — — Map (db m4122) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 40) at South Pearl Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
Indiana's first art pottery, a nationally-recognized product of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, was produced 1911–1955 by the Overbeck sisters. Their 1930s Federal Style house, one block south, was listed in National Register of . . . — — Map (db m265) HM
On National Road (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west.
As a writer, speaker, stockbreeder, and university professor, Meredith (born 1848) encouraged women to pursue education and careers related to farm life. She inherited Oakland Farm, three blocks south, 1882. Successfully grew business and . . . — — Map (db m120302) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
Webb Lodge No. 24, established
in 1823, leased the second floor
of this building owned by Israel
Abrahams, Centerville merchant,
and met alternately here and at
Richmond until 1827. Hiram Lodge
No. 42 also met here, 1846.
erected by
the . . . — — Map (db m139260) HM
On E. Main Street (U.S. 40) at N. Third Street, on the left when traveling east on E. Main Street.
(Side One)
A political leader defined by his moral convictions, Julian (1817-1899) advocated for abolition, equal rights and land reform, during a period marked by slavery, Civil War, monopolies, and discrimination against blacks, . . . — — Map (db m69282) HM
On E. Main Street (U.S. 40) at N. First Street, on the right when traveling west on E. Main Street.
(Side One)
Historic National Road
The Road That Built The Nation
Pike Towns
The National Road--along which you now stand—arrived here in Centerville in 1832. Centerville was an early "pike town". Regularly . . . — — Map (db m69309) HM
On North Morton Avenue at Plum Street, on the right when traveling north on North Morton Avenue.
Honor Roll
erected in honor of the men of Center Twp.
Wayne Co., Ind. who answered their country’s call
to serve for God and humanity in the
World War 1917- 1918
by the War Mothers and Citizens of this Twp.
(94 names, 1 killed in action, 3 . . . — — Map (db m139262) WM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
John Scott, 1793 (?)-1838
Pioneer Journalist,
Centerville editor and publisher
of Indiana Gazetteer
dedicated by Indiana East Chapter
SPJ, Sigma Delta Chi
October 22, 1978 — — Map (db m139136) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
The Mansion House
Historic National Road Tavern
Built 1837
Presented to
The Wayne County, Indiana, Historical Society
January 1967 by
Lola C. Beckett
who also gave her extensive collection
of regional antiquities, gathered with . . . — — Map (db m139311) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
Old Salisbury Court House
Wayne County’s first seat of justice
Built 1811 in Salisbury
Reconstructed in 1952 on this site
The only original log court house still
standing in Old Northwest Territory
Marker presented by
Weetomp Chapter . . . — — Map (db m139137) HM
On West Main Street east of Willow Grove Road, on the left when traveling west.
Residence of Oliver P. Morton, Governor of Indiana during the crucial years of the American Civil War, 1861-65. U.S. Senator, 1867-77. Morton was the first native-born governor of Indiana. — — Map (db m264) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40) at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling west on Old National Road.
Side A
Non-denominational academies called county seminaries opened across Indiana soon after statehood. Wayne County Seminary opened at present day Spruce and School Streets in 1829 and by 1835 offered elementary to collegiate level classes for . . . — — Map (db m120296) HM
On Cumberland Street (U.S. 40) west of Davis Street, on the right when traveling west.
A convention was called for by reform-minded Congregational Friends meeting at Greensboro, Henry County, January 1851. Convention held October 14-15, 1851 at Dublin adopted resolutions for political, social, and financial rights for women. Women and . . . — — Map (db m270) HM
On Historic National Road (U.S. 40) at Foundry Street, on the right when traveling east on Historic National Road.
Built approx. 1845 by Henry Jackson. Used as Burney's Carriage Shop 1880-91. Restoration work was started in 1978 by Lee and Cassie Lynch assisted by Icel Burchett. — — Map (db m152011) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40) at Milton Street, on the right when traveling west on Old National Road.
Band organized in East Germantown; members enlisted in 1862. Assigned to the Twelfth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers. Fought with General Ulysses S. Grant. Marched with General William T. Sherman from Atlanta to the sea. Erected in memory of D.W. . . . — — Map (db m4668) HM
In honor
of all
who served
this nation
and in memory
of those
who made the
ultimate sacrifice
to defend it
and the freedom
we cherish. — — Map (db m120386) WM
On Cross Street (U.S. 27) at South Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Cross Street.
1827 1847 This house was called the "Union Depot of the Underground Railroad," and more than 2000 escaped slaves were cared for here. Tablet placed by Wayne Co. Society of Indianapolis — — Map (db m4482) HM
On Cross Street (U.S. 27) at South Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Cross Street.
(Front Side): Levi Coffin (1798-1877), a Quaker abolitionist, lived in Newport (now Fountain City) with his family 1826-1847. Moved from North Carolina because he and his wife, Catharine, opposed slavery. Advocated, and sold in his store, . . . — — Map (db m4480) HM
On County Road 750E, 0.4 miles south of County Road 200N, on the right when traveling south.
When you enter the front door, you feel like you are stepping back into 1867 to experience a visit with Milton, Susan, and their three sons, Reuchlin, Lorin, and baby, Wilbur.
Susan Wright wanted to settle down and own their own home for the . . . — — Map (db m152168) HM
On Indiana Route 1, on the right when traveling south.
The Valley Grove Cemetery
Association was organized
Jan. 1, 1876.
The original officers were -
John Wallace, President
B. F. Beeson, Secretary
John W. Ferguson, Treasurer
The Valley Grove Church was
completed on this . . . — — Map (db m120319) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 40) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In memory of the forty-one persons who lost their lives in the tragic downtown explosion April 6, 1968 and with everlasting gratitude to those who helped give rebirth to this city — — Map (db m21999) HM
On South 6th street at South B Street, on the right when traveling south on South 6th street.
Side A As a traveling missionary and
preacher, Quinn helped establish
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church (AME) in free and slave states
before the Civil War. He
influenced the faith, community, and
education of thousands of . . . — — Map (db m120251) HM
On South 10th Street at Park Place, on the left when traveling south on South 10th Street.
Civil War training camp for the then 5th Congressional District was located on the old fairgrounds. The 16th, 36th, 57th, 69th, 74th, 84th, and 124th regiments of Indiana Volunteers were organized and trained here. — — Map (db m133615) HM
On 5th Street at Main Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south on 5th Street.
Donated and built by
The Citizens of Wayne County
in grateful appreciation and eternal remembrance of
Wayne County Veterans,
of all wars, killed in action or declared missing,
who have made the supreme sacrifice
that freedom . . . — — Map (db m22002) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40) at Industrial Parkway, on the left when traveling west on Old National Road.
Side A
An Important Road
The National Road is a true American icon, conceived by George Washington,
authorized by Thomas Jefferson, and traveled by Abraham Lincoln.
In 1806 construction of the National Road was approved by the US . . . — — Map (db m139348) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40) at 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Old National Road.
Side A
Standing Tall
Dedicated on October 28, 1928, this Madonna statue is a tribute to the pioneering
spirit of women.
In 1911 the Daughters of the American Revolution proposed a “model highway” from
Washington, DC, to Los . . . — — Map (db m139349) HM
Near Chester Boulevard (U.S. 27) just north of Locust Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1946, Indiana University joined Earlham College to form an extension center in Richmond to meet the region’s educational needs. The center offered the first two years of college credit through evening classes held at the Earlham campus. In . . . — — Map (db m169254) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 40) near North 22th Street, on the left when traveling east.
(Southwest Face) N.S.D.A.R. Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days.
(Northwest Face) A Nation's Highway! Once a wilderness trail over which hardy pioneers made their perilous way seeking new homes in the dense forests of the . . . — — Map (db m244) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 40) at North 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
The Madonna of the Trail statue, commissioned by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was designed and sculpted by August Leimbach of St. Louis, Missouri. It symbolizes the courage, faith, and spirit of the pioneer mothers who . . . — — Map (db m138880) HM
On Williamsburg Pike (U.S. 35) at Richmond Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Williamsburg Pike.
A premier suffragist and advocate of women’s rights, Mary B. Thistlethwaite Birdsall was the women’s editor of the Indiana Farmer and in 1855 became editor and proprietor of the “Lily”, a nationally distributed magazine devoted to the . . . — — Map (db m138968) HM
On N A Street (U.S. 40) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on N A Street.
On October First, 1842, in what was then an open tract in this city
square. Henry Clay, the leader of the Whig Party, delivered an
address to an immense multitude and Hiram Mendenhall, a Quaker
abolitionist, presented to him on behalf of the . . . — — Map (db m138953) HM
On South 9th Street (U.S. 27) at S E Street, on the right when traveling south on South 9th Street.
Upon this hallowed and
historic ground was
organized and mustered
into the volunteer service,
for the preservation of
the Union, the loyal and
patriotic men composing
the following regiments:
16th Indiana Vol. Inf.
36th Indiana . . . — — Map (db m138927) WM
In honor of those
who gave their lives
for their community
Amos Markle, Mar. 13, 1884
George Little, July 8, 1916
Elmer Stephenson, July 8, 1916
John Hennigar, Oct. 21, 1924
Police Officer's Prayer
“Lord I ask for courage . . . — — Map (db m22017) HM
On 8th Street at Sailor Street, on the left when traveling south on 8th Street.
Named for John Sailor, Richmond's first mayor after incorporation in 1840.
As taverns required a back entrance on a street, this alley north of Main, from 7th to 11th, was named Sailor Street.
This site is where the Starr House, noted hotel . . . — — Map (db m41478) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
This Tablet Marks
the Boundary Line Between
Government and Indian Lands
fixed by
Gen. Anthony Wayne and
Twelve Tribes of Indians
in the Greenville Treaty 1795
also
The Site of Salisbury
1/3 mile south east ---- the first . . . — — Map (db m120635) HM
On Chester Blvd (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling north.
The four boulders forming the base of this marker were the corner stones of the Bulla- Hoover school built by the first settlers in 1809, one hundred forty feet east of this spot, on the line between the Hoover and Clawson grants of land. This land . . . — — Map (db m138708) HM
On Waterfall Road, on the right when traveling east.
On this site in 1854 Timothy Thistlethwaite 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 an earth and stone fill in the river channel; this changing the . . . — — Map (db m138711) HM
On 5th Street at Main Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south on 5th Street.
A living memorial dedicated in commemoration of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II from Wayne Township
In grateful tribute to all men and women of this area who have or will serve in defense of our country
Rededicated by . . . — — Map (db m22009) WM
In 1971, the Trustees of Indiana University, with significant financial assistance from local residents, purchased land for a new campus in Richmond. Breaking ground in 1972, the main building of Indiana University East was dedicated by IU President . . . — — Map (db m169366) HM
