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Out of Our Past: Three Wayne County veterans earned Medal of Honor
Wayne County had three veterans who received Medal of Honor. Two fought in the Civil War. The third was in the Spanish-American War. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Post-Halloween antics in Richmond
Local news the first week of November 1899 included a missing cow, broken windows along Main Street and a runaway horse and buggy. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Women’s rights in Indiana first flourished in Dublin
Dublin in 1851 initiated the first major push for female rights in Indiana. A year later, the Indiana Woman’s Rights Association formed in Richmond. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Infamous marksman couldn't hit his mark onstage
This notorious shootist killed an adversary in one of the most remarkable shots in western history, but embarrassingly fumbled his lines in a play. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Wayne County regiment fought in 17 Civil War engagements
The 36th Indiana regiment's original strength in 1861 was 1,023, gaining 133 recruits, 21 reenlistments, for a total of 1,177. → Read More
Out of Our Past: A night with the Richmond police, 1883
Richmond newspapers highlighted a particularly interesting night for police officers in October 1883. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Four Earlham Quakers developed game of Monopoly
The Raifords, Harveys and Hoskins were all young teachers - and Earlham graduates - in and around Atlantic City working in a Friends school there. → Read More
Inspirational figure Frederick Douglass pelted with eggs in Richmond
Frederick Douglass spoke at an abolitionist meeting in Richmond on October 6, 1843, and had been pelted with eggs. → Read More
Out of Our Past: A Richmond teacher in 1882 objected to role in vaccination conflict
Richmond news from the final week of August 1882 included a letter from an outraged teacher to the Wayne County Health Department. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Death of Joseph Stidham hit Wayne County hard
Of all the local men who perished in the Civil War, one death struck at the heart of the Wayne County community like no other. → Read More
Out of Our Past: How Lycurgus Railsback went from missionary to war hero
Learn what earned this Wayne County native a plaque for his service with the 44th Colored Cavalry, now displayed at the American Civil War Memorial. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Lycurgus Railsback served Union Army as a missionary
In April of 1864 Railsback accepted ministerial duties for the 44th Regiment of U.S. Colored Infantry, an early regiment of former slaves. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Strong storm overwhelmed Richmond in July 1887
Richmond news in July 1887 reported the dramatic effects of a raging thunderstorm. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Carrie Nation brandished Bible and hatchet when visiting Richmond bars
Famed bar smasher "Carry A. Nation" rampaged through Richmond on five occasions, including one visit in mid-July 1904. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Richmond news in July 1874 served up meat and potatoes
Richmond news from July 1874 included a fight in the mayor's office, incidents involving a cow and a goat, and the fate of a load of potatoes. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Richmond's Pennsylvania depot welcomed presidents, stars. war heroes and more
The birthday of the most historically significant structure in East Central Indiana happens the first week of July. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Insurance dispute in 1886 almost got county clerk thrown down stairs
Local news the fourth week of June 1886 reported that an insurance agent and the county clerk fought first in person, then in court. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Local news of June 1883 included locating an asylum in Richmond
Here is the local news from the third week of June, 1883. → Read More
Out of Our Past: Civil War officer from Wayne County fought back against charge of desertion
The second week of June,1865, a local man whose loyalty was questioned and who sought to defend himself in military court received final judgement → Read More
Out of Our Past: First 'moving' picture projected on Richmond wall for audience 128 years ago
Richmond is not just the cradle of recorded jazz; it is also the first-reported community to have "motion" pictures shown before an audience. → Read More