Madison in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Chartered Bank in Indiana

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

1. First Chartered Bank in Indiana Marker

Inscription. On September 6, 1814, the Indiana Territorial Legislature authorized the organization of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Madison. The bank operated on this site for about ten years when its charter was revoked.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 39.1966.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1814.

Location. 38° 44.125′ N, 85° 22.626′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Jefferson Street north of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located along the sidewalk at the former bank site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 Jefferson Street, Madison IN 47250, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Paul / Early History (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Courthouse Treasure (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. General Walter Krueger (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of The Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Honor Roll

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Woodfill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jefferson County Courthouse / Madison's Commercial District (about 400 feet away); Jefferson County (Indiana ) Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

2. First Chartered Bank in Indiana Marker

(looking east from Jefferson Street • former bank site in background)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

3. First Chartered Bank in Indiana Marker

(looking west across Jefferson Street)

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

4. First Chartered Bank in Indiana Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.