North Madison, Indiana

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North Madison is a neighborhood of Madison, Indiana, in the United States. [1]

History

North Madison was platted in 1846. [2] A post office was established at North Madison in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957. [3] In 1952 North Madison was annexed, becoming a neighborhood of Madison, which aided in providing city services to new businesses started in the area. [4] A tornado in 1974 destroyed a number of buildings in the neighborhood. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Madison, Indiana
  2. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 245. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. This village was platted on October 27, 1846...
  3. ↑ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  4. 1 2 North Madison was once a Sleepy Town. By Phil Cole. Madison Courier, 25 July 2002. Accessed 3 April 2024.

38°46′04″N85°23′48″W / 38.76778°N 85.39667°W / 38.76778; -85.39667


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