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
Madisons 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
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
this page online
Regarding Madison Historic District. National Register of Historic Places #73000020.
Also see . . . Madison Historic District. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Historic Landmark Nomination Form:
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
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021
3. Madison Historic District Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 36 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.
