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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…
Let’s taco ‘bout how great the food is in Wayne County
With a wide variety of Mexican restaurants to choose from, you don’t have to limit your tacos to Tuesdays only in Richmond and Wayne County! Whether you like ‘em soft or crunchy, spicy or mild, Tex-Mex or street style, these local joints are cooking up some tasty south-of-the-border eats. On…
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…
