Hanovers history is deeply intertwined with Hanover Colleges beginnings. Both grew from a tiny band of determined pioneers under the leadership of Williamson Dunn, who set out from Catnip Hill Road near Lexington, Kentucky, in 1809 with his wife, two children, and three slaves. Upon crossing the Ohio River, Dunn freed the slaves and founded Hanover, which was first called Dunns Settlement. Presbyterians and Methodists played prominent roles in the fledgling community, and local historians recall a log cabin that served as an Indian trading post. At least two houses are reported to be haunted, and three others have secret hiding places, which used to lead to caves. The reader is invited to Hanoverwhere home seems just around the corner, and where Midwestern values of unhurried thoughtfulness set each days pace.

This book originally included in one edition Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott and Washington Counties. With complete index to all counties.

The residents of Madison, Indiana celebrated its 200-year Bicentennial on June 6 - 14, 2009. A team of photographers organized by RoundAbout Madison Newspaper captured the color and excitement of people taking part in dozens of events held throughout the week. This commemorative photo journal of the week was produced as an official publication of the Madison Bicentennial. It includes photos of the fire that broke out just three weeks earlier at the historic Jefferson County Courthouse located in the heart of town which was nearing completion of an extensive renovation for the Bicentennial.