200 years of local & family history

Explore the rich heritage of Madison, Hanover and Jefferson County, Indiana.

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Resources at the library

The Madison-Jefferson County Public Library collects historical and genealogical materials from Madison, Hanover and Jefferson County, Indiana, and surrounding counties.

Books and clipping files : Our collection includes books on county, regional and state history and genealogy. We also have thousands of clipping files of local and family history.

Newspapers: Jefferson County newspapers from 1813 to the present are available on microfilm.

Records: MJCPL genealogy records available on microfilm.

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Monday and Wednesday 1-5; Thursday 4-9 and Saturday 9-5. Ask a question online or call us at 812-265-2744.