The New Student's Reference Work/Alexandria, Ind.

Alexandria, Ind., a growing city in Madison County, situated about 50 miles northeast of Indianapolis on two lines of railway and having trolley connection with all principal towns and cities in Indiana and Ohio. With the discovery of natural gas in 1889 its growth for a few years was remarkable. On the failure of gas it lost many industries but since 1908 has enjoyed a healthy growth. Its manufactures include glass, mineral wool, wire and paper mill products. The city owns and operates its own waterworks. Population (1910), 5,200.