Jefferson County

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The county seat, Historic Madison, is nestled in a picturesque river setting. Here you will find a large portion of Federal, Regency, Greek Revival and Italianate style homes and buildings which have been restored to their original grandeur. While noted for its fine architecture, Madison is also known for its friendliness and surrounding scenic beauty.

Clifty Falls State Park & Inn

Steepest Non-Cog Railway in World: (1835) Still in use

Hanover College: (1812) View of Ohio River

J.F.D. Lanier State Historic Site: Architect Francis Costigan

Jefferson County Historical Museum

Schofield House: First two-story sun-dried brick house, First Masonic Grand Lodge of Indiana

Fair Play Fire Company No. 1: Oldest fire company in Indiana

Jefferson County Courthouse & Old Jail: (1848)

Madison-Jefferson County Public Library: First library in Northwest Territory

Madison Chautauqua: Area's most prestigious arts & crafts festival

Madison Regatta: World's largest unlimited hydroplane races

Madison: 133 blocks in National Registry of Historic Places

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