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

Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

1. Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House Marker

Inscription.
Rear wing built by Samuel Crawford in 1833. Banker Jesse Whitehead and wife Rebecca built the parlor addition in 1853. In 1871, Isom Ross, a tanner, and wife Eliza purchased the home and added the Italianate cornice. Druggist John Inglis and wife Susan acquired the home in 1918; it remained in the family until 1983. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by Dannel and Jeanette McCollum in 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 38° 44.242′ N, 85° 23.109′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on West Main Street (Ohio River Scenic Byway) (Indiana Route 56) just west of Elm Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject house, just to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 West Main 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. Public Library / Chautauqua (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Farmer's Market (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Fountain (about 600 feet away); Preservation is Primary (about 600 feet away); Broadway Colored School / Broadway Fountain

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(about 700 feet away); James F. D. Lanier (about 700 feet away); Lanier's Legacy (about 800 feet away); Lower Seminary School / Trolley Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Regarding Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House. This property is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places, #92001648. The home also contributes to the historic significance of the Madison Historic District, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark, NRHP #73000020.

Also see . . . Crawford-Whitehead-Ross House. Wikipedia entry:
It was built about 1833, and is a two-story, Federal style brick dwelling with a side hall plan. (Submitted on September 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

2. National Register of Historic Places Marker

(mounted just above historical marker)
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House image. Click for more information.

via NPS, unknown

3. Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House

National Register of Historic Place Registration Form
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Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

4. Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House Entrance

(marker visible just to the right of doorway)

Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House (<i>south elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

5. Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House (south elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on September 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.