Madison Historical Society, Madison, Ohio

04/08/2026

How well do you know ‘old’ Madison? We mean really, really, old Madison. For instance, do you know where the following locations are today?
Adams Corner
Chapel Corners
Tilden’s Hollow
Turney’s Corners

How about these streets, that have been re-named? Any idea what the street names are today?
North Street
Factory Street
Platt Road
Thompson Street/Road

Looking at old records and accounts of Madison History, we’ve found references to these streets/locations. Care to take a guess? If you have other locations we can add to our database, we’d love to know!

03/24/2026

If you have Revolutionary War Veteran ancestors here in Ohio, now's the time to make sure they're accounted for!

🇺🇸 Revolutionary War Veteran Graves Project Update 🇺🇸

The collection portal for the Revolutionary War Veteran Graves Project is closing soon—and we need your help to finish strong.

We still have over 3,700 veterans left to record before the deadline on May 4, 2026. After that, all submissions will be reviewed and verified, with final results set to be published by July 4, 2026.

To make it easier to get involved, we’ve teamed up with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to launch the SAR Ohio Cemeteries Dashboard:
(https://ohpo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/a6fa6d6dbbf64df5ba2b7a4174f1dfeb).

This powerful tool helps you find cemeteries near you. Compare the cemeteries to the Live Results Dashboard: (https://ohpo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/6c0513ba52704005b71e1783a00be8f0)
to see what still needs recorded in your area!

Whether you're a history buff, genealogist, or just looking for a meaningful outdoor activity—this is your chance to make an impact.

👟 Grab your hiking boots
📸 Document gravesites via Survey123 on your smart phone
📝 Help preserve the legacy of our nation’s earliest patriots

Every grave recorded brings us one step closer to honoring those who fought for our independence.

Get started today and be part of something lasting!

03/19/2026

03/08/2026

Mark your calendars for March 19th. Hope to see you there!

The old Tavern Preservation Society is continuing their work to rehabilitate, restore and revitalize The Old Tavern. One day it will be a multi-use historic venue and again serve our community as a place for gathering, comfort and food. learn the latest news on their progress.

Friends of Madison Public Library & Madison Historical Society Joint Program

02/19/2026

The earliest settlers of Madison had to contend with unimaginable hardships, wildlife being chief among the hardships. In our blog 'Wild Tales From Early Madison,' read about the dangers the earliest settlers had to contend with.
madisonohiohistoricalsociety.org/wild-tales-from-early-madison/

02/05/2026

We happened across this postcard (on Ebay) today. There are still some great Madison Ohio postcards/pictures floating around online!

02/05/2026

Who remembers Branch’s Corners? From the 1857 Lake County Historic Map and the old references we have in our files, Branch’s Corners was located in North Madison at the intersection of what is now Route 20 and Hubbard Road. Revolutionary War Veteran William Branch, born 1760 in Norwich CT, enlisted as a Private in the Connecticut troops in 1777. He was engaged in a number of battles and skirmishes. He was with Washington at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778, participated in the siege of Yorktown, and was present when Cornwallis surrendered in 1781. Present at the trial and ex*****on of Major Andre, he was one of three men appointed by General Washington for Andre’s burial detail.
William Branch and his wife Lucretia, both Connecticut natives, moved to New York after the war. They had five children there, and in 1834, the entire family moved to Kirtland, finally settling in Madison in 1837. William died in 1849 and is buried in Middle Ridge Cemetery. The 1857 map shows properties on the west side of the intersection as belonging to William Witter Branch, Erastus Witter Branch, Samuel Gore Branch, and further east, property belonging to Ambrose Branch.

12/29/2025

Our friends at the Lake County Genealogical Society - Ohio shared some great information in their last newsletter, a website where thousands of Civil War letters are available to view for free! The link is /billyyankjohnnyreb.wordpress.com/ohio/, for Ohio soldiers. This is a great website to visit on a snowbound day! And be sure to check out the lcgsohio.org to learn more about the Lake County Genealogical Society!

12/04/2025

This Saturday only, during the Cookie Walk/open house, we're displaying a portion of the Christmas Village of the Unionville Old Tavern Preservation Society. Gifted to the Preservation Society by Lowell Keairns, it will be on display December 6th only!

12/03/2025

We're looking forward to seeing you this Saturday in the village! Check out our beautiful Christmas wreath, courtesy of the Madison Garden Club (Ohio). We'll be participating in the Cookie Walk, and will have a special display for our visitors Saturday.

11/27/2025