The Rise and Fall of River and Rail transportation in Madison, Indiana.

Tales from Madison's Rails

There are a multitude of stories related to the railroad in Madison. Let’s start at the beginning of the 19th century when life in Ireland was harsh and cruel. With nothing in store but starvation and persecution, the Irish began to immigrate to America… and work on the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad.

This is one of many stories you will find in this section.

Articles in this section...

1. Irish Hollow and St. Michael's Church
2. Indiana Railroads
3. Station Bell
4. Cooking Stoves and Uniforms
5. Southwestern Car Shop
6. William Hoyt: A Day Late and a Dollar Short

Introduction

Before Steam

Early Steamboats

Age of Steam

Boats & Captains

River & Recreation

Early Railroading

Building the M&I

Boom & Bust

Rail stories

1. Irish Hollow and St. Michael's Church
2. Indiana Railroads
3. Station Bell
4. Cooking Stoves and Uniforms
5. Southwestern Car Shop
6. William Hoyt: A Day Late and a Dollar Short

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