Clifty Falls State Park

Madison, Indiana

Park

Historic Madison Inc.

Madison, Indiana

History, Historic House

Jefferson County Historical Society Museum

Madison, Indiana

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

The Jefferson County Historical Society is located in heart of the National Historic Landmark District of downtown Madison, Indiana. Madison, founded in 1809, is well known for its preserved 19th century architecture, railroad history, and its beautiful riverfront on the Ohio River. It was once a busy steamboat port, and was the terminus of the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, the first railroad in Indiana.

Lynn Center for Fine Arts

Hanover, Indiana

Art

Shrewsbury-Windle House

Madison, Indiana

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Mrs. Windle, the owner, passed away July 30,2009. The house has been given to the Historical Society in Madison, IND.

JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Madison, Indiana

Historical Society

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site

Madison, Indiana

Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Library

This Greek Revival home is considered to be the "Crown Jewel" of Madison's National Historic Landmark District. Completed in 1844, the house was designed by noted architect Francis Costigan. James F.D. Lanier is one of the most important citizens in the history of Indiana. He helped save the Indiana's finances several times, most notably lending the state over 1 million dollars during the Civil War.

Schofield House

Madison, Indiana

Historic House