MCHS
MCHS
Preserving local heritage since 1884, the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) operates the Museum of Madison County History, Anderson, Indiana, which is open to the public free of charge.
“The mission of the Madison County Historical Society and its museum is to serve our community by collecting, preserving, and displaying artifacts, documents, photographs, and books relating to the historical development of life in Madison County, Indiana. Through exhibits, education, and research, we promote and provide an awareness of and an appreciation for the historic past of our community to benefit our present and future generations.”
Madison County Historian Stephen Jackson is very much appreciated by both area residents and state officials. Indeed, he is a multiple award winner. As of 2024, he has delivered over 1,300 presentations to 37,000 enthusiastic attendees, has written five books on Madison County topics with a sixth in preparation, and has contributed countless articles on local history to area publications. Additionally, he is in charge of the county orphanage records. In this capacity since 2009, Steve has reunited 131 individuals with their biological relatives. Mr. Jackson is our featured speaker for the First Sunday Series presentations.
As of October 2024, Mr. Jackson is a recipient of the Dorothy Riker Hoosier Historian Award by the Indiana Historical Society.
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Madison County Cemetery Commission
Maplewood Cemetery
Gruenewald Historic House
The Herald Bulletin
City of Anderson
Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Madison County Community Foundation
Anderson Public Library
Anderson Gaslight Festival
Andersontown Powwow
Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau
Alexandria-Monroe Township Historical Society
Elwood Heritage Center
Frankton History Club
Pendleton Historical Museum
Kikthawenund Chapter, NSDAR
Anderson University
Purdue Polytechnic Anderson
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites
Indiana Historical Society
Indiana Landmarks
American Association of State and Local History
