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

Centennial Celebration of John Paul Park 1904-2004

1904 – 2004

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 3, 2025

1. Centennial Celebration of John Paul Park 1904-2004 Marker

Inscription. The citizens of Madison gratefully acknowledge John Paul Chapter, DAR, who established this park in 1904. This shady memorial dedicated to our city and our country was faithfully maintained for many years by the DAR chapter.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 38° 44.326′ N, 85° 23.141′ 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. Marker is on the gazebo in John Paul Park. 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: Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bench (here, next to this marker); John Paul Park (a few steps from this marker); DAR Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of 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 700 feet away); Lower Seminary School / Trolley Barn

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(about 800 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. Centennial Celebration of John Paul Park 1904-2004 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.