Madison County, Administrative county in central New York, US
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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International Boxing Hall of Fame
20.9 km
Green Lakes State Park
29.1 km
Utica Psychiatric Center
40.3 km
Chittenango Falls State Park
16.6 km
Oneida Community Mansion House
17.6 km
Munson
40.6 km
Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
27.6 km
Chenango Canal
10 km
Verona Beach State Park
30.3 km
Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
38.5 kmUtica Zoo
39.5 km
Farnam Mansion
20.3 km
Lorenzo State Historic Site
16 km
Clinton Arena
28.6 kmAndy Kerr Stadium
14.5 km
Round Lake National Natural Landmark
29.1 km
Gerrit Smith Estate
6.6 km
Elihu Root House
26.6 kmHelen L. McNitt State Park
18.1 km
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
13.4 kmDeRuyter Reservoir
20.9 kmHighland Forest
21.9 kmRuth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art
26.8 km
Fountain Elms
40.6 kmOld Trees
16.8 km
Smithfield Presbyterian Church
6.4 km
Manlius Village Historic District
26.9 km
Earlville Opera House
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