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

Madison Historic District

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Madison Historic District Marker

Inscription. Madison Historic District, listed in National Register, 1973, in over 130 blocks contains hundreds of structures of every type, size, and period, 1812-1920, including many outstanding examples of major 19th century architectural styles. Madison is significant in growth of Indiana historic preservation movement.

Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Cornerstone Society, Inc. (Marker Number 39.1992.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.

Location. 38° 43.965′ N, 85° 22.627′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Vaughn Drive and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on East Vaughn Drive. 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. William Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Cotton Mill / Gas, Coal & Tobacco (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bill Cantrell Memorial Race Course (about 500 feet away); John Paul / Early History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Madison Regatta / Steamboats

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); First Chartered Bank in Indiana (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Courthouse Treasure (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lt. General Walter Krueger (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, April 2, 2023

2. Madison Historic District Marker

The Milton-Madison Bridge and the Ohio River in the background

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

3. Madison Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2013, by Cynthia M LeBre. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.