Madison, County seat in Jefferson County, Indiana.
Madison sits along the Ohio River, featuring rows of nineteenth-century buildings that line the streets of its central district.
The city developed as a transportation center in the 1800s due to its strategic location on the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Louisville.
The annual Madison Regatta brings hydroplane racing competitions to the Ohio River, continuing a tradition that started in 1911.
The downtown district contains more than 130 blocks of retail establishments, restaurants, and professional services within walking distance.
Madison maintains one of the largest collections of antebellum architecture in the Midwest, with over 1,500 structures in the National Historic Landmark District.
Location: Jefferson County
Elevation above the sea: 149 m
Website: http://madison-in.gov/
Website: http://madison-in.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.75000,-85.39528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
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