North Madison, Indiana Explained

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

History

North Madison was platted in 1846.[1] A post office was established at North Madison in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[2] In 1952 North Madison was annexed, becoming a neighborhood of Madison, which aided in providing city services to new businesses started in the area.[3] A tornado in 1974 destroyed a number of buildings in the neighborhood.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 245. This village was platted on October 27, 1846....
  2. Web site: Jefferson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 8 November 2014.
  3. https://www.madisoncourier.com/archives/north-madison-was-once-a-sleepy-town/article_4257375b-b394-53f1-aac0-cfc4196bdc15.html North Madison was once a Sleepy Town

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