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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…
Get to know Wayne County’s most memorable monuments, markers and memorials
Turn back the clock and step into the past. Thanks to a wealth of highly moving monuments, markers and memorials, it’s possible to take a stroll through history in Richmond and Wayne County. Start off an inspiring visit with one of Richmond’s most familiar landmarks. In 1928, the Daughters of…
