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WAKEFIELD
The territory now
known as Madison
was first called EXPLORE OVER 200
“Wakefield” until 1810,
when the (then) town’s WITH THESE FUN
name was changed to
“Madison” in honor ABOUT JEFFERSON
of the President at the
time, James Madison.

MADISON’S FIRST DOCTOR
INDIANA’S TALLEST
The first doctor on record
WATERFALL
was Dr. Abraham Friske who
Hanover, Indiana is home to
practiced medicine in Madison
the tallest waterfall in the state
from 1810 to 1815.
called Fremont Falls.

JEFFERSON COUNTY’S FIRST ARTIST
Christopher Harrison moved to what is now
known as Hanover (likely Hanover College
area overlooking the river) with his dog in
1808 where he lived a hermit lifestyle for 5
years. During this time, Harrison created many
paintings and sketches.

THE POINT
Located on the campus of
Hanover College is the only
place along the Ohio River
where 3 bends in the river can
be seen in one location.
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1848
1861-1865 1878
Je erson Hanover 1884 1901 1910 1920
County College Madison
established Eleutherian 1929 1941
founded Railroad Broadway Madison 1958 1971
history begins College Fountain State Hospital 1973 1988 2000 2001
City of Fair Play No. 1 founded J.F.D. Lanier originally presented opened Clifty Falls 2009 2014 2017 2020
Madison Firestation nances Indiana’s State Park
Lanier Home
incorporated opened Civil War e ort Schroeder Chautauqua Art established State Historic Site Some National
Festival started
Came Running
Saddle Tree Factory Je erson lms in Madison Register of Visitor’s Bureau
opened Proving Ground Historic Places established Big Oaks National Madison Stellar Community
ammunitions designated celebrates achieved
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HISTORY testing Miss Madison Wildlife Refuge Bicentennial
ABOUT MADISON & JEFFERSON COUNTY VISIT: hydroplane wins designated National Historic Milton-Madison Chamber leads
THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORY CENTER AT 615 W FIRST STREET Gold Cup Landmark District Bridge business pandemic
response
THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT 420 W MAIN STREET created in 2001 slides into place
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