About this city
Also known as: The First Electrically Lighted City in the World
Wabash is an exceptionally historic, culturally progressive city beautifully situated along the rushing waters of the Wabash River, serving as the proud county seat of Wabash County, northern Indiana. Officially incorporated in 1866, the city earned an immortal place in global technological history by becoming the very first electrically lighted city in the entire world in 1880, utilizing Brush arc lamps atop its majestic courthouse. Today, Wabash features a spectacularly preserved Historic Downtown district packed with grand Victorian commercial buildings, landmark performing arts houses, and revitalized artisan sectors. It blends its unparalleled technological heritage with beautiful riverfront parklands and active eco-tourism.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Photograph the majestic, historic Wabash County Courthouse, the legendary cradle of world electric municipal light. Catch a classic live theatre performance or concert inside the beautifully restored, historic Honeywell Center. Stroll past pristine late 19th-century storefronts along the Downtown Canal District. Hike to view scenic river cascades and rocky gorges at the nearby Salamonie State Forest.
