The State Park preserves major portions of a pre-civil war railroad project intended to provide an alternate route to the Ohio Valley in place of the original, the famous "Madison Hill". Known as "Brough's Folly," the bypass project was abandoned in bankruptcy. The Madison & Indianapolis was Indiana's first railroad, initially a tax supported public works project to promote economic development through improved transportation.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| X | Slide Program(s) |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) | |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| X | Auditorium/Meeting Room |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round |
| Days of The Week Open: | Seven days a week |
| Site Hours: | 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $3 per automobile in season with Indiana plates; out of state $5 |
| Educational Admission Fees: | During normal school hours, park entrance fees are waived if class is visiting for relevant educatio |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 36 students plus chaperons. |
| Handicapped Accessible: | None |
| Other Services Available: | Nature Center, ten miles of hiking trails, unique waterfalls, unique Ordovician (400 million YBP) marine fossils |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Pioneer railroad interpretation |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | |
| Site location: | 1501 Green Rd |
| Organization administering the site: | IDNR |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 1501 Green Rd Madison, IN 47250 |
| Phone: | (812) 273-8885 |
| Fax: | (812) 265-6662 |
| Email: | |
| Web site: | http:// |
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