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Madison, Indiana
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Madison, Indiana
Introduction to Madison, Indiana
Madison, Indiana is 39 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Jefferson county. The population of the city is 12,004.
Madison History
The first European settlers arrived in Madison as early as 1806. It was officially incorporated as a town on April 1, 1809. It served as the entry point into the Indiana Territory along Old Michigan Road, due to which Madison experienced heavy river traffic during its early years. The community was named in honor of President James Madison. The Madison & Indianapolis Railroad, Indiana's first railroad, was constructed in this area between 1836 and 1847. Madison's downtown area was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
Madison and nearby Attractions
- Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
- Jefferson County Historical Society Museum
- Clifty Creek Power Plant
- Big Clifty Creek
- Calvary Church
- Baxter Cemetery
Things To Do In Madison
The Lanier Mansion State Historic Site is the Greek revival home of the millionaire, J.F.D. Lanier and can be visited from Madison. For those interested in the local history, a visit to the Jefferson County Historical Society Museum may be interesting. Madison hosts quite a few annual festivals, including the Chautauqua Festival of Art, the Harvest Celebration, the Midsummer Celebration, the Ohio River Valley Folk Festival, the Old Court Days and RibberFest.
Madison Transportation
Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport is close by.
Madison Higher Education
Ivy Tech State College-Southeast is the local institute of higher education. Other institutes nearby include Sullivan University, Bellarmine University and Jefferson Community College.
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High Points
Madison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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Public Transportation Use
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Top 10% |
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Short Commute Times
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Top 10% |
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Affordability of Rents
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Top 12% |
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College Educated Adults
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Top 13% |
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Comparative Profile of Madison, Indiana
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Madison Strengths
Quality of life
On Apr 18, 2007
This is a great place to live and work. We really enjoy the quality of life.
Madison History
National Landmark
On Mar 8, 2007
In 2006, the Secretary of the Interior designated Madison as a National Historic Landmark District, one of the largest in the United States.