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Early Madison (IN) History Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for the people who live in and love Madison, Indiana!

A multiple-choice quiz by libkin. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
libkin

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,470

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
433

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Madison was incorporated as a town in what year? Hint

1804

1834

1814

1824

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1810 Madison was platted out by Jonathan Lyon, John Paul and who? Hint

Lewis Carroll

Shari Lewis

Peter Lewis

Lewis Davis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Madison was named for whom? Hint

Dolly Madison

Thomas Madison

Billy Madison

James Madison

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first newspaper in Madison was called what? Hint

Eastern Eagle

Western Eagle

Western Flyer

Eastern Flyer

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Question 5 of 10

5. Madison's first main street was not located where it is today. What street was originally the main Street? Hint

Broadway

Walnut Street

Jefferson Street

West Street

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Madison moved its main street to the current location, main street was unusually wide because: Hint

Madison does everthing bigger!

The founders of Madison requested it be wide to accomodate the high horse and buggy traffic

City officials were vying to make Madison the state capital

Madison anticipated automobile traffic

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Question 7 of 10

7. Madison is in Jefferson County. What town was the first county seat? Hint

Milton

Brooksburg

Madison has always been the county seat

Hanover

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jefferson County was named for _____ ? Hint

Jefferson Airplane

Jefferson Davis

Thomas Jefferson

George Jefferson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Madison is home to the state's oldest volunteer fire company. What is its name? Hint

Play Fair

Play Nice

Fair Weather

Fair Play

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Question 10 of 10

10. Also famous about Madison's and Indiana's oldest fire company is the weathervane that sits atop the firehouse. What is its name? Hint

Little Johnny

Little Jimmy

Little Billy

Little Richard

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Madison was incorporated as a town in what year?

Answer: 1824

The town was founded in 1808 but was not incorporated until 1824.

2. In 1810 Madison was platted out by Jonathan Lyon, John Paul and who?

Answer: Lewis Davis

The first structure (cabin) was in 1808. Of course native Americans were the first humans to inhabit what is now Madison.

3. Madison was named for whom?

Answer: James Madison

Madison was named for the fourth president.

4. The first newspaper in Madison was called what?

Answer: Western Eagle

The first edition was in 1813. The paper was founded by John Paul.

5. Madison's first main street was not located where it is today. What street was originally the main Street?

Answer: Jefferson Street

This explains why the front of the courthouse faces Jefferson Street instead of Main Street.

6. When Madison moved its main street to the current location, main street was unusually wide because:

Answer: City officials were vying to make Madison the state capital

The first Indiana state capital was Corydon. It was the capital for one year before moving to Indianapolis.

7. Madison is in Jefferson County. What town was the first county seat?

Answer: Madison has always been the county seat

Jefferson County is one of the original 13 counties in Indiana.

8. Jefferson County was named for _____ ?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

More states have a county named Jefferson than any other president except for Washington.

9. Madison is home to the state's oldest volunteer fire company. What is its name?

Answer: Fair Play

Fair Play was founded in 1831 and continues to serve Madison proudly to this day.

10. Also famous about Madison's and Indiana's oldest fire company is the weathervane that sits atop the firehouse. What is its name?

Answer: Little Jimmy

Peter Hoffman, a tinner by trade, cut him out of tin working in his spare time all one winter. The figure is more than 100 years old.

Source: Author libkin

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