Michael C. Garber

Historical marker location:

310 West Street, Madison, Indiana

( Marker is on West Street south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2004

The first recorded train robbery in the United States took place in Indiana in 1866. A gang of thieves robbed the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad, making off with over $96,000 in cash and gold.