Located in central Indiana, Madison county was formed in 1823 from the Delaware New Purchase and Marion county. Named for President James Madison, its population in 2020 was 130,129. Anderson was named the county seat in 1836.
Madison County
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Madison county
Historical Overview
Madison County Information
Townships
Adams, Anderson, Boone, Duck Creek, Fall Creek, Green, Jackson, Lafayette, Monroe, Pipe Creek, Richland, Stony Creek, Union, Van Buren
Towns
Anderson, Alexandria, Elwood, Chesterfield, Country Club Heights, Edgewood, Frankton, Ingalls, Lapel, Markleville, Orestes, Pendleton, River Forest, Summitville, Woodlawn Heights
Surrounding Counties
Grant, Delaware, Henry, Hancock, Hamilton, Tipton
Madison County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
Rebacca Crowe
Contact Information
icg-madison@indygenes.org
Madison County Research
Alexandria Monroe Township Historical Society and Museum
313 North Harrison Street
Alexandria, In 46001
Phone: 765-490-0081
Email: alexhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Website: https://www.alexandriahistoricalsociety.com/
Elwood Pipecreek Genealogy Society
P. O. Box 302
Elwood, IN 46036
Madison County Historical Society
15 West 11th Street
P. O. Box 696
Anderson, IN 46015-0696
Phone: 7650683-0052
Website: http://www.andersonmchs.com/
313 North Harrison Street
Alexandria, In 46001
Phone: 765-490-0081
Email: alexhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Website: https://www.alexandriahistoricalsociety.com/
Elwood Pipecreek Genealogy Society
P. O. Box 302
Elwood, IN 46036
Madison County Historical Society
15 West 11th Street
P. O. Box 696
Anderson, IN 46015-0696
Phone: 7650683-0052
Website: http://www.andersonmchs.com/
North Madison County Public Library System
Elwood Public Library
1600 Main Street
Elwood, IN 46036
Phone: 765-552-5001
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmcpls/
Website: https://www.elwood.lib.in.us/
Anderson Public Library
111 East 12th St
Anderson, IN 46016
765-641-2456
and.lib.in.us
Lapel Library
610 Main Street
Lapel, IN 46051
765-313-4089
Ralph E. Hazelbaker Library
1013 W Church Street
Summitville, IN 46070
765-536-2335
Elwood Public Library
1600 Main Street
Elwood, IN 46036
Phone: 765-552-5001
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmcpls/
Website: https://www.elwood.lib.in.us/
Anderson Public Library
111 East 12th St
Anderson, IN 46016
765-641-2456
and.lib.in.us
Lapel Library
610 Main Street
Lapel, IN 46051
765-313-4089
Ralph E. Hazelbaker Library
1013 W Church Street
Summitville, IN 46070
765-536-2335
Madison County Historical Society
15 West 11th Street
P. O. Box 696
Anderson, IN 46015-0696
Phone: 765-683-0052
Website: http://www.andersonmchs.com/
Alexandria-Monroe Township Historical Museum
313 North Harrison Street
Alexandria, IN 46001
765-490-0081
alexandriahistoricalsociety.com
Elwood Heritage Center
117 S Anderson St.
Elwood, IN 46036
765-552-9624
Historic Fall Creek, Pendleton Settlement, Inc.
765-778-4534
Orestes Historical Society
Dr. Joel Cook & Orestes Museum
PO Box 155
Orestes, IN 46063
765-754-8893
Pendleton Historical Museum
PO Box 345
Pendleton, IN 46064
pendletonhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com
pendleteonehistoricalmuseum.org
Ralph E. Hazelbaker Library
1013 W Church Street
Summitville, IN 46070
765-536-2335
15 West 11th Street
P. O. Box 696
Anderson, IN 46015-0696
Phone: 765-683-0052
Website: http://www.andersonmchs.com/
Alexandria-Monroe Township Historical Museum
313 North Harrison Street
Alexandria, IN 46001
765-490-0081
alexandriahistoricalsociety.com
Elwood Heritage Center
117 S Anderson St.
Elwood, IN 46036
765-552-9624
Historic Fall Creek, Pendleton Settlement, Inc.
765-778-4534
Orestes Historical Society
Dr. Joel Cook & Orestes Museum
PO Box 155
Orestes, IN 46063
765-754-8893
Pendleton Historical Museum
PO Box 345
Pendleton, IN 46064
pendletonhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com
pendleteonehistoricalmuseum.org
Ralph E. Hazelbaker Library
1013 W Church Street
Summitville, IN 46070
765-536-2335
Madison County Health Department
206 East 9th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
Phone: 765-641-9523
Email: sgrimes@madisoncounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.madcohealth.org/
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
206 East 9th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
Phone: 765-641-9523
Email: sgrimes@madisoncounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.madcohealth.org/
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Madison County Courthouse
16 East 9th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
Phone: 765-641-9457
Website: https://www.madisoncounty.in.gov/
Madison County Courthouse
16 East 9th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
Phone: 765-641-9457
Website: https://www.madisoncounty.in.gov/
Madison County Families
Glen Roy Johnson
Glen Roy Johnson birth: 21 Nov 1898 in Anderson, Madison county, Indiana to John Lafayette Johnson...
Arthur Emanuel Rarey
Arthur Emanuel Rarey birth: 9 Jul 1886, in Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana to Emanuel Rarey and Alice...
Phillip M. Pickering
Phillip M. Pickering birth: 13 Jan 1842 in Green Co. Tennessee to Jonathan Pickering and Jane...
James Noble
James Noble birth: 3 Feb 1801, Worcester Co, Maryland to Jonathan Noble and Nancy Driskell death:...
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