Community Information

1867 brought the first pioneers to what is now the town of Madison, drawn by a good mill site at the confluence of Taylor and Union Creeks. These industrious pioneers and the coming of the railroad made Madison an early center for agriculture, commerce and the county seat of Madison County. Today Madison is a job center with an economic mix of agri-business, ag production, and value-added processing.

The history of Madison is well documented at the Madison County Museum with exhibits of the 1880 firefighting pumper to the Orphan Train Children’s stories, early telephone systems to tributes to local military heroes. The scale model train exhibit is a visitor favorite. Periodically temporary displays and traveling Smithsonian exhibits are available at the museum. The historic 1912 Carnegie Library has been restored and is now home to the Carnegie Learning Center with activities for all ages. St. Leonard’s Church is on the National Register of historic buildings.

The Madison County Fair is recognized as one of the top in the U.S. with celebrity entertainment, premier grand stand events, outstanding midway attractions and spirited livestock competition. The modern fairground is home to many regional events throughout the year. Our small town atmosphere and a wide range of family friendly amenities from golf and swimming, to our well manicured park, playgrounds, and soccer fields, makes Madison a place to call home. We proudly call it our community. Come visit.