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Madison, Indiana National Historic A Brief History 2 Landmark District Visitor Services 3 10 Public Historic Sites Visit Clifty Falls State Park Historic Sites 4-5 Specialty Shopping Madison 4 Wineries Attractions & Scenic Routes 6-7 Carriage Rides & Trolley Tours 7 Restaurants & Cafes Farmers Market 7 Historic Tours Recreation 8-9 Golf 9 Download the FREE Official Visit Madison App restrooms Festivals & Special Events 10-11 Entertainment 11 iTunes Google Play Madison Maps 12-13 Mileage to Madison, Bed & Breakfasts 14 Indiana from... Hotels/Motels and Campgrounds 15 Guest Houses 16-17 Chicago, Illinois 279 Cabins 17 Cincinnati, Ohio 75 Dayton, Ohio 130 Restaurants 18-19 Coffee and Sweet Treats 20 Indianapolis, Indiana 95 Wineries 20 Lexington, Kentucky 86 Louisville, Kentucky 55 Antiques 21 2015 Guide Galleries 21 VisitMadison Shopping 22-23 601 W. First Street, Madison Indiana 47250 812-265-2956 | Toll Free 800-559-2956 www.visitmadison.org visitmadison.org | 800.559.2956 TABLE OF CONTENTS A BRIEF HISTORY VISITOR SERVICES Settled in 1809, Madison achieved 19th century prominence with the Jefferson County Public Library- arrival of the steamboat and brisk river trade. Times were lively, the Madison community prospered, beautiful buildings and homes were constructed 420 W. Main Street | 812-265-2744 and society blossomed. The arrival of the railroad and the decline of [email protected] | www.mjcpl.org the steamboat era stemmed the boom and Madison slipped into a Established as the first public library in the old Northwest century of slumber. What appeared to be Madison’s misfortune was to Territories, the library includes local history, photographs, become Madison’s legacy. genealogy and internet access. Recognized as “The prettiest small town in the Midwest” by Ladies Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm Home Journal and “Best Preserved Town in the Midwest” by the Jefferson County Public Library- Chicago Tribune, Madison boasts the largest historic district in Indiana Hanover and the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District in the 273 Madison Avenue | 812-866-1470 US. There are over 133 blocks on the National Register of Historic Mon 11am-7pm, Tues-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 1pm-5pm. Places and 3 National Historic Landmarks. Madison Municipal Airport Charles Kuralt called Madison, 3919 W. IMS Lane | 812-273-1914 [email protected] www.madisonmunicipalairport.com “The most beautiful Newly expanded 5,000 foot runway allows for aircraft up to small biz-jets. Modern terminal building with conference room, rivertown in America.” pilot lounge. Weather station and link to Louisville Approach. We hope you agree. Daily Jan-Mar 7 & Nov 2- Dec 8am-5:30pm; Mar 8- Nov 1 8am-6pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Madison Visitors Center 601 W. First Street | 812-265-2956 | 800-559-2956 [email protected] | www.visitmadison.org Full service visitors center. Local, regional and state information, road & bike maps, brochures, public restrooms, lodging availability, 10-minute video presentation on Madison, and local souvenirs. Group tour information and motorcoach parking available. Mid-Dec-Mar: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 11am-3pm; Apr-mid-Dec Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm Dates and times subject to change, please call ahead. Photo Credits Wanda Hertz | Ann Mulligan | Jake Stuart William Lackner | HMI, Inc. 2 3 Jeremiah Sullivan House Schofield House 304 W. Second Street | 812-265-2967 217 W. Second Street | 812-265-4759 [email protected] | www.historicmadisoninc.com The predominately Federal house was built circa 1815 and is said Built in 1818 and considered Madison’s first mansion, this stately to be the first two-story brick inn & tavern in Madison. The house is federal style structure was home to one of Madison’s most the birth place of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of distinguished leaders. Sullivan and his family lived in the home for Indiana on January 12-15, 1818. over 70 years. Owned and operated by Historic Madison, Inc. Open Apr 15-Oct 31 Thurs-Mon 10:30am-4:30pm Open late-Apr through Oct, Thurs-Mon 1pm-4: 30pm Admission: adults $3.00, couple $5.00, children free Admission: adults $4.00, children free Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum Lanier Mansion Historic Site 106 Milton Street | 812-265-2967 601 W. First Street | 812-265-3526 [email protected] | www.historicmadisoninc.com [email protected] | www.indianamuseum.org/lanier Visit America’s only restored 19th century saddletree factory. Tours, Features 1844 Greek Revival home of James F.D. Lanier (the “crown demonstrations, and exhibits show how the Schroeder family made jewel” of Madison’s Historic District), a National Historic Landmark, saddle frames, clothespins and other products. Owned and operated recreated formal gardens, Lanier Mansion Shop. Open year round. by Historic Madison, Inc. Open late-Apr through Oct Sat-Mon Guided tours at regular intervals between 9am and 4pm. Gardens & 1pm-4:30pm Admission: adults $4.00, children free grounds open dawn to dusk year round. Open daily 9am-5pm, year round. Admission: adults $7.00; seniors $6.00; children $2.00. Shrewsbury-Windle House 301 W. First Street | 812-265-2967 Madison Railroad Station [email protected] | www.historicmadisoninc.com 615 W. First Street | 812-265-2335 Built in 1846-1849 for Captain Charles L. Shrewsbury and later [email protected] | www.jchshc.org owned by John and Ann Windle, founders of Historic Madison, Inc. Opened in 1895 and noted for its Octagonal Waiting Room Designed by Francis Costigan in Classic Revival style, the house is surmounted by stained glass windows. Filled with artifacts and adorned with ornate carved stone work and elaborate iron railings, HavE FUN WITH HISTORY displays devoted to railroad history. Open Mar 9-Dec 18 a free standing staircase, intricate plaster moldings, twelve foot tall Tues-Fri 10am-4:30pm; May 1-Oct 31 also open Sat 10am-4:30pm doors and sixteen foot high ceilings. Owned and operated by Historic Admission: $3.00, children free, senior discount Madison, Inc. Tours available by 2 week advance appointment only. Admission: adults $4.00, children free Dr. William Hutchings’ Office & Hospital History Center—Jefferson Co. St. Michael the Archangel 120 W. Third Street | 812-265-2967 Historical Society 519 E. Third Street | 812-265-2967 Talbot-Hyatt Pioneer Garden [email protected] | www.historicmadisoninc.com 615 W. First Street | 812-265-2335 [email protected] | www.historicmadisoninc.com Corner of West Second & Poplar | 812-265-2967 The late nineteenth century office and hospital of this horse-and- [email protected] | www.jchshc.org Built between c. 1836-1839, it is the second oldest surviving [email protected] | www.historicmadisoninc.com buggy doctor contains most of the original equipment and family Permanent and changing exhibits devoted to the history of southern Catholic Church in Indiana. In its infancy, the church welcomed This garden illustrates some important aspects of the manner of furnishings. Owned and operated by Historic Madison, Inc. Indiana and the mid-Ohio Valley with emphasis upon the Civil War, immigrants, particularly of Irish descent, who came to build the living in small cities in the early nineteenth century. Open late-Apr through Oct Thurs-Mon 1pm-4:30pm steam boating, and early Scots immigrants. Research Library open Madison-Indianapolis Railroad. It is believed that some of the stones Open to the public from dawn till dusk. Admission: adults $4:00, children free Weds. Open Mar 9-Dec 18 Tues-Fri 10am-4:30pm; May 1-Oct 31 from the railroad “cuts” were used to construct the gothic style Francis Costigan House also open Sat 10am-4:30pm Admission: $3.00, children free, edifice. An octagonal, wood-frame spire covered with copper rises senior discount on the stone tower base: the church ceiling has a double curve, 408 W. Third Street | 812-265-2967 sometimes referred to as an “open book” design. Owned and [email protected] | www.historicmadisoninc.com Historic Eleutherian College operated by Historic Madison, Inc. Tours available by 2 week advance Built by Francis Costigan, Madison’s most premier architect and 6927 W. State Rd. 250 | 812-866-7291 appointment only. Admission: adults $4.00, children free master builder, for his family. This freshly restored Greek Revival [email protected] | www.eleutheriancollege.org townhouse displays grand 19th century styles designed to keep the Eleutherian College is a National Historic Landmark founded in eye moving in a structure that is an architectural masterpiece of 1848 by anti-slavery Baptists. The three-story tall stone building, proportions. Owned and operated by Historic Madison, Inc. constructed between 1853 and 1856, is magnificent. Open late-April through Oct Sat-Mon 1pm-4:30pm Tours available by advance appointment only. Admission: adults $4.00, children free Admission: $5.00 suggested donation 4 5 John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail P.O. Box 407 Versailles IN 47402 | 812-689-6410 X5 [email protected] | www.hhhills.org Relive the most significant event in Indiana during the American Civil War, 1861-65. The 185 mile trail follows the footsteps of Confederate Raider John Hunt Morgan’s 2000 men and horses. Part of the route traverses Jefferson County and is highlighted with a campsite in Dupont. Michigan Road Historic Byway www.historicmichiganroad.org The first road commissioned by the Indiana State Legislature in 1826, it connected Madison on the Ohio River to Michigan City on Lake Michigan via Indianapolis, the new state capital. The Michigan Road winds its way through fourteen counties and more than two dozen communities. It connects the north with the south and touches all of the topography we recognize as home in Indiana. Ohio River Scenic Route 800-559-2956 www.ohioriverbyway.com Designated a National Scenic Byway, this portion of the scenic drive hugs the river’s edge among picturesque hills and valleys FARMERS’ MARKET surrounding the majestic Ohio River.
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