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Fun Local Trivia
  1. "Some Came Running" with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin was filmed in Madison in 1958. Periodically, the old Ohio Theatre plays the movie for free.
  2. Downtown Madison still survives on privately-owned specialty stores that make it unique and give it an old-time feel.
  3. The 2001 movie "Madison" was filmed here. It takes place in the 1970s, and it is about the hydro-plane regatta held each July.
  4. Mundt’s Candies in Madison has been featured in National Geographic, "1,000 Places to See Before You Die," and on the Food Network’s "Roker on the Road" and "Road Tested."
  5. The Point on Hanover’s campus is the only place in the world where you can see the three bends in the Ohio River. It is a question on Jeopardy! and Trivial Pursuit.
Notable Natives
  • James Graham Brown – entrepreneur and philanthropist
  • Irene Dunne – Academy-Award nominated actress
  • Jeremiah C. Sullivan – Civil War general
  • Tommy Thevenow – professional baseball player (1924–1938)
Points of Interest
  • Clifty Falls State Park
  • Downtown Madison
  • Lanthier Winery
  • Madison Regatta
  • Thomas Family Winery

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Although Hanover College is located in small-town, rural Indiana, the area holds hidden jewels. The town of Hanover is mostly residential, but just a few minutes away is Madison, a slightly larger town with a lot of charm and personality. Historic downtown Madison is a quaint river-side town filled with local cafés, boutiques, and antique stores. Many fairs and festivals are held throughout the year, making it a popular tourist destination and a fun opportunity to get students off campus.

Upper Madison is located on the hilltop and links the area to the highways and larger roads out of town. Here, students and residents can find fast food restaurants, Wal-Mart and other grocery stores, chain retail locations, a large movie theater, and a bowling alley. 

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Local Atmosphere at Hanover College

kentn14

'14

Psychology

2.7
C+

The Bubble

Hanover is a small town with little going for it but it's campus. Madison, the closest town, is filled with many little cultural shops and is right beside the Ohio River, but during the year, there really isn't much to do. Hanover students go to fraternities if they want something to do. That being said, it is a fairly safe environment. And since it is a division three school, sports aren't really much of an emphasis here, however the students still take them seriously.

Dec 06, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at Hanover College

tollefson1

'14

International Studies

2.3
C

Hanover/Madison IN

There is not much to do for local life in Hanover. Activities take place in Madison. There is an upper area that is commercial and lower Madison which is by the river and more historical. Many students will travel to Louisville or Indianapolis if they want to get away and spend the day in the city.

Oct 31, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at Hanover College

student456

'12

Psychology & Counseling

4.2
A-

Small but Nice

Hanover College is located in Hanover, IN, a small town with relatively little to do. However, it is close to Madison, IN, another small town that has a lot of character. There is more to do in Madison. However, for students who crave the city, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Indianapolis are all a reasonable drive away. I love the smallness of it. It is a very beautiful area with plenty of room to hike both on and off campus. Clifty Falls state park is merely 5 minutes away.

Aug 21, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • The chain retail locations in Upper Madison, like JCPenney, Goody's, Wal-Mart, and others
  • The small, locally-owned shops in Downtown Madison
Major Sports Teams
  • Cincinnati Bengals: NFL
  • Cincinnati Reds: MLB
  • Indiana Fever: WNBA
  • Indiana Pacers: NBA
  • Indianapolis Colts: NFL
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Cincinnati: : 1 hour, 45 minutes
  • Indianapolis: : 2 hours
  • Louisville, Ky.: : 1 hour
Did You Know? Woody Harrelson's character Woody Boyd on the TV show "Cheers" was born and raised in Hanover. The show made a lot of jokes at Hanover's expense because of its middle-of-nowhere location.

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Great Escape Theatres - Madison 6
744 Jefferson Court
Madison
(812) 273-6061

Ohio Theatre
105 E. Main St.
Madison
(812) 273-4880

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