Freedom Fountain

Historical marker location:

50 N. 5th Street, Richmond, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street and Main Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south on 5th Street.)

Marker installed: 1968

The first recorded train robbery in the United States took place in Indiana in 1866. A gang of thieves robbed the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad, making off with over $96,000 in cash and gold.