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Madison Attractions

In the mid-1800's, Madison was the center of transportation, industry and commerce for the entire region. Many of the streets of Madison feature 19th C Federal, Classical Revival and Italianate buildings.
Dr. William Hutchings Office
Dr. William Hutchings Office is located in a small building in the historic district of Madison. The building housing Dr. William Hutchings Office was built in the early part of the 19th Century and has been wonderfully restored. Inside the office visitors are treated to a collection of the medical tools used by Dr. William Hutchings along with original family furnishings.
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
This 1844 Greek Revival mansion was designed by architect Francis Costigan for financier and railroad magnate, J.F.D. Lanier. Some original furniture and the three-story spiral staircase are interior features. Formal gardens feature plants and landscape styles of the late 19th C.
Address
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
511 West First Street
Madison, IN 47250-3773
United States
Phone 1 (812) 265-3526
Fax 1 (812) 265-3501
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Adult$ 4.00
Senior over 60$ 3.50
Child 12 & under$ 2.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Madison Railroad Station
The octagonal railroad building, constructed in 1895, was used as a passenger station until 1935. The station now houses railroading artifacts such as posters and relics.
Address
Jefferson County Historical Society
615 West First Street
Madison, IN 47250-3731
United States
Phone 1 (812) 265-2335
Fax 1 (812) 273-5023
Hours
May 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
November 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Cost
Adult$ 4.00
Child 16 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Masonic Schofield House
The Masonic Schofield House, located in Madison, is one of the city's premier attractions. The home was originally built in 1816; the building is a good example of the Federal style. When it was originally constructed, the Masonic Schofield House operated as a tavern. The Masonic Schofield House has operated as a Masonic museum since 1975.
Sullivan House
The Sullivan House is located in Madison. This home has been lovingly restored over the years and is now in the same condition it was when it was built in 1818. The home is considered to be a very good example of the Federal style of architecture. Sullivan House is managed by Historic Madison, and is one of the many properties they maintain located throughout the city.
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