Madison County

Madison County is an administrative division in central New York spanning roughly 661 square miles with mixed agricultural lands, forests, and water bodies. The territory includes multiple towns and villages, with Wampsville serving as the county seat that handles administrative functions.

The county was founded in 1806 and named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. Its establishment came during a period when the region took on its current administrative structure.

The Oneida people have deep roots in this region, where their ancestors lived near Oneida Lake for generations. You can feel this connection today in local communities and through cultural places throughout the county.

Wampsville houses the main administrative services and county offices you may need to visit. The area spreads across multiple towns and villages, so having a car makes it easier to explore different parts of the county.

The National Abolition Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame have both chosen to establish their permanent homes here. These two distinctive museums draw visitors interested in very different chapters of history and achievement.

Location: New York

Inception: 1806

Capital city: Wampsville

Elevation above the sea: 147 m

Shares border with: Oneida County, Chenango County, Cortland County, Otsego County, Oswego County, Onondaga County

Website: http://madisoncounty.ny.gov

GPS coordinates: 42.91000,-75.67000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:14