LANIER MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE

MADISON, IN

Old Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge (Trimble County, Kentucky) Historic Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge over the Little Kentucky River in Trimble County, Kentucky.  The two-span double-intersection Warren through truss bridge was built by the Capitol Construction Company of Columbus, Ohio in 1901.  It formerly carried KY 3175 and was abandoned in 1999 when it was bypassed by a new bridge.
Old Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge (Trimble County, Kentucky) Credit: cmh2315fl

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site is a historic landmark located in Madison, Indiana. It is a beautiful Greek Revival-style mansion that was built in 1844-1846 by James F. Doughty, a local contractor, for the wealthy financier James Franklin Doughty Lanier. The mansion is a three-story structure that features an imposing portico with four massive columns and a grand entrance hall with a beautiful spiral staircase.

The Lanier Mansion has been beautifully restored and is now a museum that showcases the life and times of the Lanier family and the rich history of Madison. The museum's exhibits include original furniture, artwork, and artifacts that belonged to the Lanier family. Visitors can also take guided tours of the mansion and learn about the history of the building and the people who lived there.

The Lanier Mansion State Historic Site is located on the banks of the Ohio River and offers breathtaking views of the river and the surrounding landscape. The site also features beautiful gardens and a carriage house that has been converted into a gift shop. The mansion is open to the public year-round, and admission fees are reasonable.

Overall, the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, or simply looking for a beautiful and peaceful place to spend an afternoon.

LANIER MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MADISON IN. US MID #8401800076

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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LANIER MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE
601 W. FIRST ST.
MADISON
IN
47250

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LANIER MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE Information

MID # 8401800076
Name LANIER MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE
Alternate Name LANIER MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.735423, -85.386946
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 966600
US Census Block: 2019