Thistlethwaite Falls, Riverside waterfall in Richmond, Indiana, USA.
The waterfall stretches 60 feet across and drops 20 feet over a limestone ledge, creating a continuous flow of water from the White River.
Timothy Thistlethwaite constructed the waterfall in 1854 by positioning large boulders at the base of an earth dam to redirect the river flow.
The falls formed the foundation of early Richmond's industrial development, supporting sawmills, grist mills, flour mills, and paper mills through water power.
Visitors can reach the falls by following Waterfall Road from Chester Boulevard, with parking available just beyond the bridge crossing.
The location serves as part of the Whitewater Valley Fossil Hunt program, where visitors can collect and keep fossils found near the water.
Location: Wayne County
GPS coordinates: 39.84723,-84.89786
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:09
Indiana features a variety of natural and cultural sites across its counties. Visitors can explore underground networks such as the Bluespring Caves, which extend over 34 kilometers, view the sandstone canyons and geological formations at Turkey Run State Park, or admire the Cataract Falls on Mill Creek. The state also has 19th-century covered bridges like the Bridgeton Bridge built in 1868, as well as religious sites such as the Cave of Our Lady of Lourdes replicating the Lourdes sanctuary. History and art enthusiasts will find preserved residences like the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, with the painter’s original studio and period furnishings. The area also features unique structures such as the New Harmony Labyrinth, a stone replica of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth, and the Artcraft Theater from the 1920s still showing films in its original setting. These destinations offer insights into Indiana's architectural heritage as well as its conserved natural spaces.
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