Wayne County, county in Indiana, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 65,778 inhabitants. The county was created 214 years ago in 1810. Its county seat is Richmond.
There are 1 city/town in Wayne County, IN. The largest city of Wayne County is Richmond with a population of 35,239.
Located in eastern Indiana, Wayne County contains several historic small towns and communities that exhibit the area's Quaker heritage and rural charm. Here are some highlights:
Richmond - The largest city and county seat, Richmond has around 35,000 residents. It has a historic downtown, Midwest jazz scene, and Earlham College.
Hagerstown - Home to around 1,700 people, Hagerstown contains antique shops and restaurants in Victorian-style buildings downtown. The Hagerstown Museum highlights local history.
Cambridge City - Sitting along the East Fork of the Whitewater River, Cambridge City has just over 2,000 residents. Historic sites include the 1835 Conkite-Swan House Museum.
Fountain City - Founded by Quaker pioneers in the early 1800s, this small town has under 1,000 residents today. The Whitewater Canal Historic District runs through town.
Milton - A tiny village northeast of Richmond settled by Quaker farmers in the 1820s. The population is around 100 residents.
Wayne County's towns showcase Indiana's early Quaker history and enduring rural heartland. From one-light stoplights downtown to panoramic farmland views, old-fashioned charm abounds.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Richmond | City in Indiana, United States | 35,239 |