Madison, Indiana

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In the mid-1800’s, all the world seemed to pass through Madison, Indiana. This booming Madison, Indiana, was settled in the early 1800's by pioneers floating down the Ohio River looking for new opportunity. It became one of the major cities in the Midwest. Envisioned as the State Capital, Madison was designed with wide boulevards to showcase the government buildings and fine homes. However, America moved westward, leaving Madison behind on the river.

Today, renewed appreciation for historic preservation has brought new life to the city. The entire downtown (over 2,000 structures) is on the National Historic Register. In 2006, the Secretary of the Interior presented the City with the designation of National Historic Landmark District. The city has been recognized as one of a "Dozen Distinguished Destinations" in America in 2001 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Ladies Home Journal has called us "the prettiest small town in the Midwest."

Currently, a city of 12,500 people, Madison is a thriving industrial, commercial and residential area conveniently located within an hour or two of Cincinnati, Ohio, Louisville, Kentucky, and Indianapolis, Indiana

Jefferson County is home to one of Indiana’s most beautiful state parks, Clifty Falls. This lush 1200 acre park offers scenic vista, four waterfalls and many hiking trails. Southern Indiana is also a nationally recognized wine region and three award-winning wineries are located within Jefferson County. Madison is also known as an antique mecca in the Midwest. Numerous specialty shops, unique restaurants and quaint B&B’s compliment the historic downtown.