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The sweet story behind Abbott’s Candies
Abbott’s Candies isn’t just a familiar Wayne County favorite for old-fashioned confections like caramels, chocolates and other sweet treats. It’s also the oldest candy store in Indiana. Founder W.C. Abbott worked as a traveling salesman before opening his own restaurant back in his hometown of Hagerstown, developing recipes along the…
Richmond / Wayne County Indiana is a one-stop destination for shopping
Shopping small is especially meaningful. Following the historic floods that affected Cambridge City, Hagerstown and surrounding areas, every purchase from a locally owned business helps support jobs, families and the continued recovery of our communities. Whether you visit on Small Business Saturday or plan a holiday shopping getaway anytime during…
be A part of Wayne County’s comeback story
In mid-August 12, 2026, Richmond and Wayne County experienced a devastating 100-year flood and left many communities facing a difficult recovery. As the storm passed and the clouds began to clear, Wayne County’s strength came into focus. Neighbors helped neighbors, first responders and public servants worked tirelessly, and local businesses…
Richmond / Wayne County Indiana is a one-stop destination for shopping
Shopping small is especially meaningful. Following the historic floods that affected Cambridge City, Hagerstown and surrounding areas, every purchase from a locally owned business helps support jobs, families and the continued recovery of our communities. Whether you visit on Small Business Saturday or plan a holiday shopping getaway anytime during…
The sweet story behind Abbott’s Candies
Abbott’s Candies isn’t just a familiar Wayne County favorite for old-fashioned confections like caramels, chocolates and other sweet treats. It’s also the oldest candy store in Indiana. Founder W.C. Abbott worked as a traveling salesman before opening his own restaurant back in his hometown of Hagerstown, developing recipes along the…
Blazing new trails in Wayne County
For travelers who enjoy a fun themed adventure to pursue, Richmond and Wayne County offer a number of appealing trails worth building an itinerary around. The scenic stretch of the Old National Road/U.S. 40 in eastern Indiana and western Ohio — a.k.a. “Antique Alley” — brims with charming shops and…
In Full Bloom: Discovering Richmond’s Gardens and Beyond
Now is a great time to get outside and explore our area, for fun-family trips, an abundance of flora shopping and discovering gardens and beyond. Amish greenhouses are located all over Wayne County, and shopping excursion for baskets, planters, house plants, veggies, seeds, and countryside views are must do’s when…
Celebrate America 250 by visiting Wayne County’s historic sites
As America hits a milestone birthday this year, Richmond and Wayne County make a great spot to mark the occasion with a fascinating collection of historical attractions to discover. Construction of the Old National Road reached the Ohio-Indiana border back in the late 1820s, bisecting Wayne County from east to…
