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Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill
Madison, Indiana
108 St Michaels Ave, Madison, Indiana 47250
Original Property Opened in 1884
Historic Hotels of America member since 2023
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, an 1884 cotton mill was converted to an 85-room hotel just steps from downtown Madison, Indiana, and minutes from all the region has to offer. With loads of shopping, dining and sightseeing nearby in downtown Madison, Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill is a prime spot for business and leisure guests alike. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and renovated to suit the needs of today while still maintaining the original character of the mill, guests will fall in love with the history of the picturesque building. With a lively bar and over 4,000 square feet of meeting space, Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill is a perfect home away from home in Southeast Indiana. Book a hotel room with a sense of place in the historic, renovated Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison and explore the beauty of the Ohio River.
Discover
- Dive into the history of Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill. The Eagle Cotton Mill began production in Madison in 1885, shipping goods such as twine, candle wick, and fabric via the Ohio River to national and international markets. The Mill played a major role in rejuvenating Madison’s River commerce after the economic downturn in the mid-1800s. In 1889, the Mill’s largely female workforce led a strike for better working conditions. Local industrialist Richard Johnson and his family owned the mill from 1890 until the 1930s. Meese, Inc. bought the site in 1940, producing canvas goods, WWII combat gear, and plastic products. In 2021, after decades of vacancy and failed redevelopments, the mill was renovated as a hotel and became a shining example of the national trend to revitalize historic buildings.
- Be a part of silver-screen history. In 1958, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine starred in "Some Came Running", which was filmed in Madison, IN. The Eagle Cotton Mill can be seen in both the opening and closing scenes of the film.
- Stroll the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District in the country. Madison’s historic district features major architectural styles from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This charismatic port city flaunts its personality throughout the streets, where a 133-block historic district showcases its collection of classic architectural artistry.
Explore
- Come see some of the best festivals in the Midwest near the banks of the Ohio River. Experience Southern Indiana's premier outdoor juried arts & crafts festival featuring approximately 175 exhibitors at the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art at the start of autumn. Summer brings the riverside car show and the Madison Regatta.
- Hike the way to panoramic river views and spectacular waterfalls at Clifty Falls State Park Tour the nearby Lanier Mansion, a national historic site in Madison, just minutes from Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill.
- Dock in port and climb aboard the American Queen paddle boat. Enjoy soul-stirring river views and Midwest warmth as well as sprawling parks and trails. Discover hidden American gems best reached by riverway. Lovers of adventure, connoisseurs of culture, and devotees of cuisine — welcome to the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
Experience
- Find antebellum organizing inspiration at the Costigan House. Francis Costigan built his masterpiece home on a small lot in 1851, incorporating space-saving features throughout the house. From a sliding pocket front door, a postage-stamp-sized entry, and a unique stepladder staircase, it laid the path for the modern “tiny home movement.”
- ALL ABOARD! Visit the Madison Railroad Station Museum and the larger History Center Campus. With a local history museum and restored caboose, the Railroad Station Museum showcases the location as it was in 1895. With original equipment on display, the museum provides education on the construction and usage of the railroad and how it affected the city of Madison.
- Go fossil finding at Clifty Creek park. Clifty Creek’s stony bed is littered with fossil remnants telling of a long-vanished marine ecosystem that teemed with life that included ancient corals, ancestral squids, brachiopods, and more. Fossil collecting within Clifty Falls State Park is prohibited but nearby collecting locations are readily accessible and looking is always allowed.
Taste
- Drink up at local breweries! As one of the first brewing cities west of the Alleghenies, Madison’s four breweries crafted great beer from 1818-1918. At that time, most of the breweries were operated by Germans who brought their recipes from Europe. The brewing industry was very prosperous in Madison until Prohibition. Madison has the oldest standing brewery building in Indiana, the Greiner Brewery, just east of downtown. Naturally, the Greiner building was also the site of Madison’s first brewery. Despite Prohibition, the beer culture of Madison survived and thrives today.
- Order a sweet treat at Sallie’s. Sallie’s Small Batch Ice Cream Shop is family- and dog-friendly vintage 1953 airstream camper and specializes in unique flavors for humans and canines alike. Flavors vary from seasonal options (Maple Cream & Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Ice Creams) to unique takes on classics (Honey Bourbon Vanilla ice cream). Open seasonally from April through October.
- Take a load off at the 1884 Bar in the lobby of Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill. Sleek and clean design give way to historic details around the public areas of the hotel.
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