Madison in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Madison Historic District
National Historic Landmark
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021
1. Madison Historic District Marker
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
Madison’s Historic District is nationally significant
for its extraordinary collection of nineteenth century
residential and commercial architecture, for its important
role in the Underground Railroad, and as a
noteworthy example of American small town life.
March 20, 2006
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 38° 44.202′ N, 85° 22.894′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on West Main Street (Ohio River Scenic Byway) (Indiana Route 56) 0.1 miles west of West Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted on a marble pedestal located beside a gazebo and parking lot on the north side of the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Madison's Fire Companies / Government Buildings (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Fire Co. #2 (about 400 feet
this page online
Regarding Madison Historic District. National Register of Historic Places #73000020.
Also see . . .
1. Madison Historic District. Wikipedia entry:
Madison's most prominent days were before 1860. It was a major transportation hub, taking river commerce and shipping it to the inland of Indiana. When the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad was first built in 1835, Madison was far bigger than the new state capital of Indianapolis. Many of the prominent buildings in the district were built by Madison-native-architect Francis Costigan, who favored the Greek Revival style. Madison was also a major stop on the Underground Railroad, with many homes in the area having once been used for assisting the escape of slaves. (Submitted on September 2, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021
2. Madison Historic District Marker
2. Madison Historic District. The National Historic Landmark Madison Historic District is tucked away in limestone bluffs on the banks of the Ohio River in southern Indiana. The more than 130 block historic district is the home of a superb and very large collection of historic buildings. Together they reflect nearly every period of the town’s development between 1817 and 1939, ranging from Federal style and Greek Revival mansions to vernacular shotgun houses to institutional and industrial buildings and a vibrant Main Street commercial area lined with two and three story historic buildings. (Submitted on September 2, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021
3. Madison Historic District Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
