Historic Madison Inc
Listed in History museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
301 W 2nd St, Madison, Indiana 47250
Historic Madison, Inc. preserves and interprets the architecture, stories, and Ohio River heritage of one of Indiana’s most historic river towns.
Carnegie Center for Art & History
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, History museum, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway
201 E Spring St, New Albany, Indiana 47150
The Carnegie Center for Art & History combines local history and contemporary art in New Albany’s historic downtown. Exhibitions and programs offer an engaging look at the region’s culture, people, and creative traditions.
Owen County Heritage Museum
Listed in Museum
124-100 S Washington St, Spencer, Indiana 47460
The Owen County Heritage Museum in Spencer preserves artifacts, stories, and traditions from Owen County, offering visitors a closer look at the community’s history and development.
Mt. Vernon History & Posey County History
Listed in Cultural landmark, Historical society
401-499 East 7th Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Explore the people, places, and stories that shaped Mount Vernon and Posey County along Indiana’s Ohio River.
New Harmony–Mount Vernon Plank Road Toll Gate Site
1807 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This site marks the southern toll gate of the 1851 New Harmony–Mount Vernon Plank Road. The innovative toll road connected New Harmony with the Ohio River, improving travel, trade, and transportation while helping shape the early development of Posey County.
Historic Madison Inc
Listed in History museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
301 W 2nd St, Madison, Indiana 47250
Historic Madison, Inc. preserves and interprets the architecture, stories, and Ohio River heritage of one of Indiana’s most historic river towns.
Carnegie Center for Art & History
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, History museum, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway
201 E Spring St, New Albany, Indiana 47150
The Carnegie Center for Art & History combines local history and contemporary art in New Albany’s historic downtown. Exhibitions and programs offer an engaging look at the region’s culture, people, and creative traditions.
Owen County Heritage Museum
Listed in Museum
124-100 S Washington St, Spencer, Indiana 47460
The Owen County Heritage Museum in Spencer preserves artifacts, stories, and traditions from Owen County, offering visitors a closer look at the community’s history and development.
Mt. Vernon History & Posey County History
Listed in Cultural landmark, Historical society
401-499 East 7th Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Explore the people, places, and stories that shaped Mount Vernon and Posey County along Indiana’s Ohio River.
New Harmony–Mount Vernon Plank Road Toll Gate Site
1807 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This site marks the southern toll gate of the 1851 New Harmony–Mount Vernon Plank Road. The innovative toll road connected New Harmony with the Ohio River, improving travel, trade, and transportation while helping shape the early development of Posey County.
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