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Copyright © 2012 Wabash Marketplace, Inc. 
Cultural Heritage Tourism:
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
in the United States defines heritage tourism as “travelling to experience the
places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past," and cultural heritage tourism is defined as “travelling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present." Downtown Wabash is rich with Historical Heritage, Cultural and Natural sites worthy of experiencing.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
in the United States defines heritage tourism as “travelling to experience the
places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past," and cultural heritage tourism is defined as “travelling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present." Downtown Wabash is rich with Historical Heritage, Cultural and Natural sites worthy of experiencing.
Historic Downtown
Wabash Marketplace Historic District:
Wabash Marketplace Historic District, includes the downtown area, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Walking Tours:
In an effort to highlight the Historic District, Wabash Marketplace, Inc. in partnership with Ball State University and the Community Foundation of Wabash County, published three detailed walking brochures.
Walking Tour Brochure #1:
Historic Architecture of the Downtown Wabash Historic District
Walking Tour Brochure #2:
Historic Architecture of the North Wabash Historic District
Walking Tour Brochure #3:
Historic Architecture of the West Wabash Historic District
Wabash Marketplace Historic District, includes the downtown area, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Walking Tours:
In an effort to highlight the Historic District, Wabash Marketplace, Inc. in partnership with Ball State University and the Community Foundation of Wabash County, published three detailed walking brochures.
Walking Tour Brochure #1:
Historic Architecture of the Downtown Wabash Historic District
Walking Tour Brochure #2:
Historic Architecture of the North Wabash Historic District
Walking Tour Brochure #3:
Historic Architecture of the West Wabash Historic District
Downtown Dining & Lodging
Downtown Shopping
- Charley Creek Inn Wine and Cheese Shop
- Hoosier Salon
- Oswalt Thomas
- Wood’s Framing & Art
- Crow’s Nest Antique Mall
- The D Shoppe
- Brimso’s Antiques
- The Francis Shoppe
- Stinson’s Trading Post
- Borders & Beyond
- Jack’s Antiques
- Reading Room Bookstore
- Myers & Son’s Jewelers
- Yarnelle Lumber Company
- Precious Gems & Metals
- Schlemmer Brother’s
- Good Appliance
- Canal House Antiques
- Family Video
- The Noise Maker
- Make It Your Own Pottery
- Canal Street Lock and Safe
- Elleen's A Dress to Impress
- Thriftalicious
- TAS Motorsports
Downtown Culture
Local Flavor
Galleries
Downtown Organizations & Businesses
- Charley Creek Foundation
- Honeywell Foundation
- Wabash Elks Lodge
- First Merchants Bank
- Indiana Landmarks
- Eddingfield Law Office
- Randall Miller & Associates
- Dickos, Peterson & Metz Realty
- Youth Service Bureau
- Lynn & Stein Law Office
- Wabash County Courthouse
- City Hall
- Economic Development Group of Wabash County
- The Access
- Portraits By Kimberly
- Unger Financial Group
- Fisher & Ireland Law Office
- Tiede, Metz, & Downs Law Office
- Wabash Plain Dealer
- Beauchamp & McSpadden
- J.M. Reynolds Oil Company, Inc.
- Family Video
- Northwestern Mutual
- Get Nailed
- Staffing Resources
- Larry Thrush Law
- Metz Title Company
- American Red Cross
- Life Center
- Wabash Carnegie Library
- Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- Wabash County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Annual Events
Winter
Downtown Night to Remember
Christmas Festival for Kids
Spring
Bunny Bash
Summer
Wabash Farmers’ Market
Summer Sizzlin’ Plaza Series
Relay for Life
Charley Creek Arts Fest
Ole’ Boys Toys Tractor Show
Hoosier Salon / Wabash Marketplace Paint-out
Dave Kunkle Cruise-In
Herb Fest
Trucks in Paradise
Fall
Kid-O-Rama
American Heritage Craft Show
Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Cook Off
Downtown Night to Remember
Christmas Festival for Kids
Spring
Bunny Bash
Summer
Wabash Farmers’ Market
Summer Sizzlin’ Plaza Series
Relay for Life
Charley Creek Arts Fest
Ole’ Boys Toys Tractor Show
Hoosier Salon / Wabash Marketplace Paint-out
Dave Kunkle Cruise-In
Herb Fest
Trucks in Paradise
Fall
Kid-O-Rama
American Heritage Craft Show
Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Cook Off