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

William Hendricks of Madison

1782-1850

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

1. William Hendricks of Madison Marker

Inscription. Congressman from Indiana, 1816-1822
Governor of Indiana, 1822-1825
U.S. Senator from Indiana, 1825-1837

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is November 12, 1782.

Location. 38° 45.45′ N, 85° 23.111′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from Michigan Road just south of East State Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker and gravesite are located near the center of Madison Fairmount Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1580 Michigan Road, 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 2 miles of this marker,

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measured as the crow flies: Lt. Colonel John A. Hendricks (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. John Paul, 1758-1830 (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Fairmount Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Beginning of the Michigan Road (approx. 1.2 miles away); Alois O. Bachman (approx. 1.2 miles away); Frank J. Knoebel (approx. 1.3 miles away); Centennial Celebration of John Paul Park 1904-2004 (approx. 1.3 miles away); John Paul Park (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Also see . . .
1. William Hendricks.

Governor of Indiana from December 5, 1822, to February 12, 1825. Hendricks, running unopposed, was elected governor in 1822. It was during this term of office that the capital was moved from Corydon to Indianapolis. Hendricks resigned in 1825 upon election to the United States Senate. Re-elected to the Senate in 1830, Hendricks served until 1837, having been defeated for re-election by Oliver H. Smith in 1836. After twenty-one years in public office, he returned to Madison to practice law and manage his large estate.

(Submitted on April 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. William Hendricks (Find A Grave).

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 26, 2021

2. William Hendricks of Madison Marker

He graduated from Jefferson College in 1810, taught school (1810-12), studied law, admitted to the bar, moved to Madison, Indiana Territory in 1813 and practiced law. He became a printer-owner of the Western Eagle and was a member of the Indiana Territorial Legislature, (1813-14). He was a trustee of Indiana University, (1829-40) and resumed the practice of law until his death.

(Submitted on April 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

William Hendricks Grave Stone image. Click for full size.

3. William Hendricks Grave Stone

William Hendricks;
November 12, 1782;
May 16, 1850.
—————
Ann Paul Hendricks;
March 18, 1799;
September 12, 1887.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.