Madison County Historical Society

	Welcome to the Madison County Historical Society. From its early founding in 1884 and incorporation in 1926, the Society has been dedicated to the preservation of our history as it relates to the county. At our home in downtown Anderson is a lasting record of a way of life preserved for all to see, treasure and enjoy. We welcome all who are interested in exploring our rich cultural and social history. MADISON COUNTY HISTORY CENTER 15 W. 11th ST., ANDERSON, INDIANA                   Mailing Address:        Madison County Historical Society P. O. Box 696 Anderson, IN 46015-0696 (765)683-0052 Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday Click here to contact MCHS Genealogy Query/Request

	A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE Tripod has told us that they will no longer host this web site after September 9, 2009;  however, you can still come to this site.  Because of the change and other considerations, we wish our visitors to know that our domain name will change as well as our hosting company.  We have our own domain name of  http://www.andersonmchs.com.  You can use the "new" site right now.  It is up and running.  This site on Tripod will be taken down by the end of the year.  You can still use andersonmchs.tripod.com to come to this web page.  If at any time you can not find us, just google Madison County Historical Society, Indiana.   Webmaster - Nancy M. Lawler

	Indiana's Lincoln   CELEBRATING THE 200th BIRTHDAY OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN PRESIDENT Thomas and Nancy Lincoln moved their belongings and their two children - Sarah, 9, and Abraham, 7 - to the southern Indiana frontier in 1816,  the same year Indiana became a state.  Here in Indiana, Abe Lincoln formed his ideas about character, honesty and a love of learning that stayed with him his entire life.    Indiana has many ways for visitors to find out more about Abraham Lincoln's boyhood and about the state that help shape this American icon. A reference book at your local library:  Looking For Lincoln by Phillip B. Kunhardt III, Peter W. Kunhardt and Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr. To explore Lincoln's Indiana Heritage and places to visit, click here.

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	Click picture for pledge form. Elevator Project We have accomplished much during the few years we have been in our building, offering interesting and exciting exhibits free to the public and developing programs and services. Thanks to our friends, members and sponsors for your generous contributions. The elevator did not pass inspection;  thus, we have not been able to use it at all.  In order to use the upstairs and renovate that area, we need the elevator.  Any gift or donation will continue to be greatly appreciated. Thank you.