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

Madison's Fire Companies / Government Buildings

Streetside History

Madison's Fire Companies Marker (<i>south side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

1. Madison's Fire Companies Marker (south side)

Inscription. Madison's Fire Companies
[south side]Madison's fire protection is provided by six volunteer companies. The oldest company, Fair Play Fire Co. #1, was founded in 1841. Washington Fire Co. #2 was organized in 1846. Co. #2's firehouse, visible just across Third St., was completed in 1848, and is the oldest active firehouse still in use in Indiana.

Government Buildings
One Lost — One Saved
[north side]Built on this site in 1897, the Post Office building was an architectural masterpiece. It was constructed of Colorado red stone with a tile roof and featured an interior with ornate oak trim. Declared outdated, it was demolished in 1963. Across West Street is old City Hall, built in 1879. Following extensive restoration, it is now a commercial building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 38° 44.223′ N, 85° 22.821′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on West Street, 0.1 miles north of West Main Street (Ohio River Scenic Byway) (Indiana Route 56), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located beside the sidewalk at Lytle Park. It is directly

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across West Street from the old Madison City Hall building. 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. John T. Windle Memorial Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Fire Co. #2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Irene Dunne (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Madison Historic District (about 400 feet away); Michael C. Garber (about 500 feet away); Broadway Colored School / Broadway Fountain (about 800 feet away); This Fountain (about 800 feet away); Madison Farmer's Market (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Streetside History • Madison, Indiana

Government Buildings Marker (<i>north side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

2. Government Buildings Marker (north side)

Marker detail: Washington Fire Company #2 image. Click for full size.

3. Marker detail: Washington Fire Company #2

Marker detail: 1897 Madison Post Office image. Click for full size.

4. Marker detail: 1897 Madison Post Office

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

5. Madison's Fire Companies Marker (south side)

(looking north along West Street • Lytle Park is on the left)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

6. Government Buildings Marker (north side)

(looking south along West Street • Lytle Park in on the right)

Washington Fire Company #2 Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

7. Washington Fire Company #2 Building

The oldest active firehouse still in use in Indiana.

Old Madison City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

8. Old Madison City Hall

Built in 1879. Now a commercial building.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.