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

John Paul Park

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 3, 2025

1. John Paul Park Marker

Inscription. This park is named in honor of John Paul, founder of Madison, who with his wife Sarah, gave this land to be used as a burying place for the early settlers of Madison.

Originally called Third Street Cemetery, it later became known as Old City Cemetery.

Most of the pioneers buried here still lie in their original resting place.

Erected 1976 by John Paul Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 38° 44.316′ N, 85° 23.145′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Vine Street, on the left when traveling east on West 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 W 3rd St, 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: DAR Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bench (a few steps from this marker); Centennial Celebration of John Paul Park 1904-2004 (a few steps from

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this marker); a different marker also named John Paul Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crawford — Whitehead — Ross House (about 500 feet away); Public Library / Chautauqua (about 600 feet away); Lower Seminary School / Trolley Barn (about 700 feet away); Broadway Colored School / Broadway Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 3, 2025

2. John Paul Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.