Old Richmond Historic District

The Old Richmond Historic District is a neighborhood in Richmond, Indiana, containing 213 buildings in various architectural styles spanning from 1800 to 1949. The structures display Federal and Greek Revival designs among other period styles throughout the area.

The area began as an early Quaker settlement before expanding with German immigrants and free Black communities in the 1800s. These overlapping populations shaped how the neighborhood grew and what kinds of buildings people constructed.

The buildings here show how daily life and community shaped themselves over time, with homes, shops, and churches representing different groups who made their mark. Walking through, you notice how the structures reflect the choices and values of those who built them.

Visitors can walk through the neighborhood at their own pace, following the clearly marked boundaries defined by railroad tracks and street names. Getting a map before your visit helps you understand the layout and navigate the different sections easily.

The neighborhood has precise boundaries based on railroad lines and streets, with the C & O Railroad forming one edge and South 11th Street and South A Street marking the other sides. These clear markers make it easy to understand where the historic area begins and ends.