Madison-Jefferson County Public Library420 W. Main Street812/265-2744This library is where I obtained my first library card and it is the first public library in the Northwest Territory. (And before you ask, I was not the first person to check out a book). Madison, Indiana is the birthplace of me and my family. Madison is a beautiful town located on the Ohio River, and one of the most historic towns in the Northwest. This library is still used today! I must correct this post, as this library was moved to its present location in the 1930s and later renovated, but it is still the oldest library in the Northwest Territory. For those that are looking for a wonderful place to travel to, and see the magnificent architecture of this town that was a bustling town that was the gateway of the new frontier along the Ohio River, you can check out the websites and order a travel brochure. Clifty Falls State Park is spectacular with its high cliffs and waterfalls. As children, we were told not to go to the falls when we had family reunions, but my cousin, Joyce, had her mother's camera and took our pictures sitting with our legs dangling over the huge cliffs. My mother and my aunts were horrified when the pictures were developed, and we learned that we had left behind the evidence that told on us! Ha!
This is link to the Means Family of Scotland. My mother, Ruth Means Alexander, descended from the twin brothers, Alexander and John, who moved to Jefferson County, Indiana in 1798. Anyone else that is interested in our family that came from Scotland is, of course, invited to click on the link as well. Perhaps, you will be inspired to trace your ancestory and who knows we may be related. If you have a free spirited Irish mindset, then we are kin in spirit!
http://www.lindajdunn.com/genealogy/meanshistory.html
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