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Jeremiah Sullivan House - 304 West Second Street. Built in 1818, and considered Madison's first mansion, this home features the only known restored Federal serving kitchen on record in the country.

Dr. William Hutchings' Office - 120 West Third Street. This 19th century doctor's office offers a glimpse into the life and work of a frontier physician.

Francis Costigan House - 408 West Third Street. The architect of the Lanier and Shrewsbury-Windle houses completed his residence in 1851.

Shrewsbury-Windle House - 301 West First Street. Designated a National Historic Landmark, the home of riverboat entrepreneur Capt. Charles L. Shrewsbury was designed by Francis Costigan and completed in 1849.

Jefferson County Historical Society - 615 West First Street. Museum of History. The museum features changing exhibits and artifacts of local history with Civil War, Steamboating, Stone House and Victorian Parlor permanent exhibits. Gift Shop. Open daily last week of April through end of October. (Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.), Weekdays only, November through late April. Admission: $2. (812) 265-2335. www.seidata.com/~jchs. [handicapped accessible]

Madison Railroad Station - This octagonal building, constructed in 1895 and used as a passenger station until 1935, exhibits railroading artifacts on permanent display. Open daily last weekend of April through End of October. (Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.), Weekdays only, November through late April. (812) 265-2335. Admission $2

Masonic Schofield House - 217 West Second Street. Built circa 1816 in the Federal style, this is believed to be the first two-story tavern house in Madison. Open mid-April through October. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Winter hours by appointment. Admission: $2. (812) 265-4759.

Broadway Fountain - North Broadway and Main Street. The fountain was originally cast in iron and exhibited at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876.

Madison-Jefferson County Public Library - 420 West Main Street. Established as the first public library in the Northwest Territory, the library includes an extensive collection of local history, photographs and genealogy. Open all year. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (812) 265-2744. [handicapped accessible]


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